The “Ex” Factor: Social Security Benefits from a Former Spouse

Most people plan on applying for Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits when they retire.  But what most people don’t realize is they could be eligible for more than just one type of benefit. Retired divorcees may be eligible to receive social security benefits on account of their ex-spouse.  Under federal SSA rules, an ex-spouse may…

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Minors and Social Security Disability

Mental and physical disabilities in children present unique challenges to both the child and their family. Every member of the family is often heavily emotionally and financially invested in raising and caring for the disabled child. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to ease the financial strain that families often experience…

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Social Security Lawyer: Timing Your Benefits

Anyone who has applied for government assistance or benefits at some point in their lives knows it’s a lengthy process. Making multiple phone calls, listening to hold music, navigating through automated phone systems, leaving voice mails, scheduling and rescheduling appointments, and of course completing paperwork can make the process confusing if not downright frustrating. The…

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Maryland Bankruptcy Laws: Discharge a Student Loan

Increasing tuition costs causes student borrowing to rise.  Two-thirds of college students borrow to pay for college and according to the U.S. Department of Education federal student loan disbursements are steadily increasing each year.  In the 2008-2009 academic year the total amount that students borrowed and schools received grew to $75.1 billion.

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Senado de Maryland aprueba el proyecto de ley para licencia sin documento

Según de www.BaltimoreSun.com en 25 de marzo, 2013, El Senado de Maryland aprobó un proyecto de ley que permitirá a los indocumentados obtener licencias de manejar.  El nombre de el proyecto de ley es “Maryland Highway Safety Act”. Ahora, el proyecto de ley va a Cámara de Delegados para revisión. El gobernador, Martin O’Malley, apoya…

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Un formulario de empleado por Compensacion de trabajo en Maryland (“Employee’s Claim, Form c1”)

Si usted sufre una lesión en el trabajo, usted debe llenar el formulario “Employee’s Claim Form C-1.  Usted puede encontrar este formulario en el red a esta pagina-  http://www.wcc.state.md.us/WFMS/C1_WebForms.html Sin embargo, hay una problema.  Si usted va a el formulario, es enteramente en inglés.  Entonces, por su asistencia y información yo he traducido el formulario.  Yo espero que…

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