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Social Security Fairness Act Signed into Law

The Social Security Fairness Act is now law, a move celebrated as a victory for public employees nationwide. The Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), two laws that have long penalized public employees who have also received Social Security benefits from other jobs, are...

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What is the ABLE Act?

Ten years ago, the ABLE act was signed into law. As you may have guessed, ABLE is an acronym which stands for Achieving a Better Life Experience. The actual full and legal name of the Act is the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act....

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Finalizing a Divorce Mediation

After both parties have come to an agreement and settled upon terms it can be finalized. It is recommended that the agreement be reviewed by both party’s attorneys before this step. This ensures that the agreement is sound and that both parties understand it fully. Your mediator is...

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What Can People Expect from Mediation?

As the legal system in the United States has matured, many changes have been made. As litigation became more common in the 1950’s and 1960’s, an option was needed to help disputing parties settle their issues without needing to undergo a lengthy and costly trial. This is when...

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Can My Child Qualify for SSDI?

Social Security benefits are not limited to adults. If a disabled adult, who qualifies for SSDI benefits, has dependents who completely rely on them for food, shelter & clothing, the dependents may qualify for payments as well. This is called dependent benefits. In other words, the Social Security...

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