Military members in Missouri and across the nation face a great deal of stress and pressure given the requirements of their service. In many instances, that can take a toll on a marriage and spark a military divorce. As with any divorce, there will be a litany of...
How is a disability claim assessed with a lung transplant?
For Missourians who are suffering from a lung condition or disease, it can be nearly impossible to complete most tasks and to function every day. For these individuals, if the disease reaches a certain point where there are no effective alternatives for treatment, a...
What if there is a dispute over an irretrievably broken marriage?
In Missouri, one of the basic requirements for a couple to be granted a divorce is relatively simple in that the marriage must be irretrievably broken. In many cases, the parties will agree that the marriage is no longer viable and will state that it is irretrievably...
Pension, custody and other unique issues in a military divorce
Divorce is a difficult and complex process, and it can be particularly difficult for couples when one or both spouses serve in the military. There are various things that can make a military divorce complicated, and it may be in your interests to know what to expect...
Plan would seek Social Security Disability fraud via social media
When a Missourian has an injury, illness or condition that prevents them from being able to work, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are a solution to the unavoidable litany of problems that accompany this. Medical costs, the need for help in making ends meet -...
Permanent vs. nonpermanent impairments in an SSD review
Missourians who are approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits should be aware that in most cases, the benefits have a time limit. Since the basic premise behind SSD benefits is to provide for those who are unable to provide for themselves due to an...
Did I work long enough to qualify for Social Security Disability?
Missourians who are injured and facing an inability to work will understandably try to be approved for Social Security Disability benefits for injury. With SSD benefits, however, there are certain federal requirements as to the amount of work they did and whether they...
Understanding why the SSA denied your disability request
You may have a vivid recollection of the time and effort it took to apply for benefits from the Social Security Administration for your disabling condition. You filled out paperwork, gathered documentation, submitted to an interview and waited. To your dismay,...
How are limitations assessed for SSD benefits with obesity?
Obesity is a problem that afflicts many people in Missouri and across the nation. With it come a variety of health issues that can render a person ill and unable to work. People can get approved for Social Security disability benefits if they are obese, but it is just...
Can licenses be suspended for failing to pay child support?
Missouri parents who are ordered to pay child support can face a variety of penalties if they fail to do so. While it can be difficult to make the payments in full and there are alternatives to have the amount modified if there is justification to do so, noncustodial...