The Hidden Challenges of Proving an Invisible Disability
- 19 Feb 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
There are many disabilities which are not visible to the naked eye. Many ailments are internal or or mental in nature but prevent the sufferer from working just the same. Invisible Physical Ailments People can spot a broken arm or mangled leg by using just their eyes. A...
Read MoreSocial Security Fairness Act Signed into Law
- 03 Feb 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
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...
Read MoreWhat is the ABLE Act?
- 22 Jan 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
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....
Read MoreRevisiting Common Social Security Disability Myths
- 15 Jan 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
It’s a new year and what better time than to revisit some of the myths regarding Social Security Disability that we hear from time to time. #1 Myth – Benefits are Only for Those Who are Permanently Disabled This is simply not true. The program exists for people...
Read MoreChanges to Social Security Full Retirement Benefits Age
- 03 Jan 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
A person can begin to collect their Social Security retirement benefits starting at 62 years old. But if they want to full amount, they have to wait until they are 66 years old. This has been the case for many decades. However, there are some slight changes this...
Read MoreA Disability Attorney Will Not Drag Out Your Case
- 18 Dec 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
An attorney will usually specialize in one or two fields. This allows them to focus all of their attention on these kinds of cases hence they become very experienced and knowledgeable along the way. Each case is unique and even the way certain types of cases are handled...
Read MoreFinalizing a Divorce Mediation
- 10 Dec 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
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...
Read MoreAre People with Autism Covered Under Social Security Disability?
- 25 Nov 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
It is now estimated that 1 in 33 people born in 2025 will have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a national average based on all states combined. There are areas of the country where the diagnosis is more common. For instance, in Maryland that number is 1...
Read MoreWhat Can People Expect from Mediation?
- 19 Nov 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
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...
Read MoreUpcoming Changes to Social Security in January
- 06 Nov 2024
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
We are in the fourth quarter of the year which means this is when Social Security begins announcing changes to any policies or procedures for the upcoming year. People typically tend to pay attention to these announcements because of COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment). With products and services...
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