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Collecting Deceased Father's SSI

I'm 17 years old. My farther died when I was 3 years old and I'm not able to receive his benefits because he did not sign my birth certificate. He was in jail, so therefore the SSI said I can't receive his benefits.

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Child Support Payment and Taxes

My son has paid court ordered child support payments every week for many years, without missing one payment. When it comes to filing his income tax yearly, why is it that he cannot claim his children, or deduct the Monterey payments from his taxes?

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Credit Report Does Not Reflect Child Support Payments

I make payments through SSDI to Arizona. My credit report fails to show any payments. I live in Florida; how do I resolve this issue?

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Visitation Rights and Out of State Travel

My daughter has a four year old daughter that she has custody of, but the dad has visitation rights. Dad wants to take her daughter out of state for 2 weeks and bring her back. Does my daughter have to let my granddaughter go out of state with him?

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Child Support and SSI

My child's father is on SSI and is court ordered to pay child support. I am told they can not garnish his check. I am also told they can not take his license or put him in jail for not paying child support.

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Collecting Child Support if the Parent is Deceased

What if the father of my two sons is dead and he owned me child support? The boys are 18 and 20. Their father was receiving Social Security when he died. Will I still get the money he owned me?

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Rights of a Parent with Sole Custody

I have 2 boys ages 5 and 8, their father insists that they wrestle even though they hate it. I have sole custody and need to know if he can legally sign them up without my permission or signature. I have tried to offer alternative sports and he will not agree to them.

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Earning Extra Money While on SSI

I am on Social Security Disability due to health issues. I get my Social Security check each month, but wanted to know if I am allowed to sell something I manage to sew or make for a bit of extra money to help out with our expenses?

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Obtaining a Copyright

How does one go about getting a copyright on a t-shirt design? Is it necessary?

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SSD and Child Support Arrears Garnishment

I signed over primary custody to my ex-husband back in 2003 when I became sick and was going through a divorce at the same time. I felt it better for my son's sake at the time rather than a long mud slinging divorce and custody battle.

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Contacting a Lawyer After a Fall in Apartment

I am renting an apartment and I have slipped and had to go to a doctor. Should I see a lawyer?

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