Trenton Legal Issues Blog
Does Child Support Affect My Disability Benefits?
If you are a recipient of disability benefits, you are very likely aware that any external income will affect it. However, if you are on disability benefits and are responsible for paying child support, you may also be curious how the child support requirement affects...
read moreCan I get Supplemental Security Income?
The Social Security system can be very confusing to someone who has never dealt with it before. There are many different types of benefits available. It is essential that you ensure you file for the right benefit type. The best way to do that is to check eligibility...
read moreWhat is the difference between SSI and SSDI benefits?
Social Security is often thought of as a program that provides benefits to older Michigan citizens. However, it is so much more than that. It is actually multiple programs that provide a source of income for various types of Americans based on certain statuses or...
read moreWhat conditions may get you fast tracked for SSI?
As you may have heard, suffering from any one of hundreds of illnesses or disorders in Michigan can qualify you for making a claim for Social Security Supplemental Security Income benefits. But as you likely also have heard, such claims can become extremely...
read moreBe as accurate as possible with money during divorce
When you're filing for divorce, part of the process is simply declaring your assets to the court. This allows the court to divide those assets properly between you and your spouse. The key is to be as accurate as you can be. Do not guess. You don't just want to get...
read moreAlternatives to foreclosure exist in Michigan
From job loss to an unexpected health decline, many factors can cause a homeowner to fall behind on their mortgage payments. While your lender may temporarily reduce or delay your mortgage payments if you're facing a hardship, they don't have to. Not paying your...
read moreWhy does the SSA approve some disability claims and deny others?
The pursuit of disability benefits is particularly important for people who are unable to work. You may find yourself in this group – left unable to earn a living because of a physical or mental limitation. Whether you suffered a serious injury, have...
read moreSocial Security Disability Insurance program to last thru 2052
On April 22, the Social Security Administration (SSA) made an announcement that should serve as good new for disability benefits recipients. They announced that its disability trust fund should be able to support recipients for another 20 years. Their latest estimates...
read moreUnder what circumstances can Michigan parenting time be modified?
One of the first steps parents in Trenton take after deciding to end their marriage is to have a Michigan judge enter a temporary custody order in their case. A mom or dad who isn't awarded primary custody of their son or daughter is referred to as the non-custodial...
read moreOdds of divorce go up with these risk factors
Wondering what the odds are that you'll get divorced? It's impossible to pin them down exactly, of course. While many people are fond of saying that half of all marriages end in divorce, this does not take into account the many different factors that impact every...
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