2014

Can Your Child Receive Social Security Disability For Mental Health Issues?

If your child is dealing with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, or another disorder or diagnosis which may impair his or her ability to become self-supporting, you're likely looking into the various options available for your child's future. One of these options may include applying for and receiving federal disability benefits, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Read on to learn more about which conditions will allow your child to receive SSI payments, as well as the advantages and disadvantages to applying for these benefits now.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: What You Need To Know About The Homestead Exemption

With chapter 7 bankruptcies, a trustee will cancel all your debts, but this doesn't mean you can keep your assets. To pay off these debts, the trustee will normally liquidate your assets, but legal exemptions may allow you to keep your home based on the available equity. Find out how these exemptions works, and learn more about what you need to do to hold on to this equity. How the homestead exemption works

How To Get Approved For Social Security Disability For Mental Illness

If your husband suddenly has a mental breakdown and is left unable to work because of his emotional state, you may want to hire a social security attorney to help you file for disability income for him. Social security (SS) disability income is designed to help people support themselves if they cannot work, but getting approved for this can be a challenging process. Ways To Prove The Need One of the most difficult parts of getting approved for Social Security disability is proving that there is a need for it.

Five Important Ways To Take Care Of Yourself During Your Divorce

Even when a divorce is clearly the proper thing to do, it's never a fun process. Life changes can cause a significant amount of stress, making it easy to lose sight of what's important. As a result, many people forget to take care of themselves properly during the process. This leads to anger, depression, and possibly other health issues. That's why it's so important to take care of yourself during your divorce proceedings.

Disability Assistance: SSI, SSDI, And What Should You Expect To Receive

Being granted disability benefits can make you feel uplifted and exhilarated. For many, the difficult struggle to receive disability payments makes success that much more worthy of a celebration. Now that you qualify for disability payments, it's good to know what you can expect depending on the specific benefits you've been granted. How Much Do Disability Benefits Pay? Surprisingly, that depends entirely on how much you've earned in your lifetime before becoming disabled.

Shaken Baby Syndrome: How To Financially Take Care Of Your Shaken Baby

Imagine this—you leave your precious baby in the care of someone you trust so you can go to work, run errands or have some time to yourself. Then, a few hours later you receive a phone call and are told that your baby is in the hospital holding onto life with a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. Of course, your first main concerns are your baby's health and bringing the abuser to justice.

Car Accident Cases: What You Need To Know About Liability

If you are involved in an auto accident and have suffered serious injuries, as well as incurred piles of bills due to the accident, you might be wondering if hiring a lawyer to help you reclaim damages is a good choice for you. Accident and injury lawyers can help you get money needed to pay for costs relevant to your injury. There are a few things that are necessary for a good injury case, one of which is determining liability, as well as determining if negligence played a part in the accident.