Disability and Divorce: How Benefits and Assets Are Handled in Family Law Cases
- 20 Apr 2026
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Divorce is challenging for anyone, but when one or both spouses receive disability benefits, the process becomes significantly more complex. Common questions about this topic are how and if disability can be divided, and how do we protect assets while preserving eligibility for needs-based programs This post explains...
Read MoreWhy You Still Need (or Benefit from) an Attorney in an Amicable Divorce
- 25 Feb 2026
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Divorce doesn’t have to be a battlefield. When couples are on good terms, communicate openly, and agree on major issues like property division, child custody, support, and alimony, an amicable (or uncontested) divorce can feel straightforward. Many wonder: “If we’re both on the same page, why spend money...
Read MoreThe Invisible Timeline: What Your Disability Claim Looks Like Month by Month in 2026
- 16 Jan 2026
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Most disability applicants anticipate the disability application process to be streamlined, straightforward and easy to understand. Though it can be that way for some people it is often not the case. In reality, the Social Security Administration (SSA) process in 2026 is more like a winding road with...
Read MoreWhy Mediation is Often Required in Florida Family Law Cases
- 06 Jan 2026
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
In Florida family law, particularly for residents of Melbourne and Brevard County, mediation has become a cornerstone of the dispute resolution process. If you’re facing a divorce, child custody dispute, or modification of an existing order, you’ve likely heard that mediation is mandatory in many cases. But why...
Read MoreWhat Qualities Should a Person Look for When Hiring a Disability Attorney?
- 10 Nov 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
When hiring a disability attorney — whether for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), long-term disability claims, or veterans’ benefits — focus on qualities that ensure expertise, reliability, and effective advocacy. Choosing the right attorney for your case is a process which shouldn’t be discounted....
Read MoreWheelchair Accessible Vans – A Game Changer for the Disabled
- 22 Oct 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Approximately 5.5 million people depend on a wheelchair to travel outside of their home, this according to a U.S. Department of Transportation report from 2024. This number is up from about 3.5 million just 20 years ago. This statistic alone makes one understand how important wheelchair accessible vehicles...
Read MoreHow Long Must a Person Be Disabled Before They Can File for Disability?
- 24 Sep 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
If you suddenly become disabled and unable to earn a living, then there is no reason not to file for disability. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recommends applying immediately to avoid delays in processing and potential back payments. Of course, if your situation is one where...
Read MoreSenators Move Forward with Plan to Invest $1.5T in Social Security
- 09 Aug 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) are pushing for a plan to help Social Security in the long run. This bi-partisan effort looks to stabilize the future of Social Security by creating a secure trust which will grow over a 70-year period of time. The early...
Read MoreShort-term Disability Coverage vs Long-Term
- 05 Aug 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
If you are approved for short-term disability (STD) that does not automatically mean that you will be approved for long-term disability (LTD). There are differences in the two benefits system which we will briefly explain below. Different Applications and Reviewers Even if you already have STD under the...
Read MoreADA Celebrates 35 Years This Month
- 21 Jul 2025
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
In July of 1990, the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) was signed into law. This legislation was a game changer for U.S. citizens with disabilities and would come to shape the system we have in place today. The ADA guaranteed equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, and more....
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