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Jan 20, 2018, 07:25 PM
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Okay, I want to start off apologizing if this is an inappropriate topic or anything but this is my first post and I'm desperate for an answer. My attorney said when I got my disability that I could not get married or I would lose it, right from day one. I never expected to meet someone, let alone want to marry them... now, I can barely afford my medications and doctor appointments with disability. If I we're to lose it I don't know what I'd do. So we came up with the idea to do a commitment ceremony instead. Can that also be considered marriage though? I was hoping someone would have a better idea... thank you so much.
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Jan 21, 2018, 08:56 PM
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Hello lil: I'm sorry I cannot comment with regard to your concern. Perhaps there will be other members, here on PC, who will be able to offer some insight. However, I noticed this is your first post here on PC. So I thought I would simply say welcome to PsychCentral! I hope you find whatever amount of time you spend here to be of benefit.
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Jan 23, 2018, 05:13 PM
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Call social security. Some people do lose it. I was told I wouldn't because mine was earned by working.
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Jan 24, 2018, 02:43 PM
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Are you getting SSDI or SSI? The first one shouldn't be affected, but the second one might be. Here's a good article explaining that: https://www.disabilitysecrets.com/page6-37.html
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Jan 24, 2018, 03:37 PM
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Yes, I was going to say what Rose said. SSDI, or social security disability insurance, is based on your work history. You will not lose it by being married.
SSI-disability, is supplemental security income based on disability. It is not based on your work history but based on you being disabled and having low-income. If you marry, your income will raise because your partner can support you, so you may become ineligible. This is because you become a household instead of an individual. There are many tax benefits to being married. It is possible your partner could claim you as dependent, and considering how small SSI-disability is, you may actually benefit more. It's a question for a tax accountant. Your best bet in this matter, since you are asking for legal advice, is to ask your lawyer. Only a lawyer should give legal advice. In some states, after a certain period of timing living together, you could be considered a common law marriage. So I would definitely consult your attorney on this matter. Congrats, also. Seesaw
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Jan 25, 2018, 11:50 AM
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Some of you guys are slightly misinformed. I dont know what the OP’s situation is, though.
I’m on SSDI under my parents work credits (Disabled Adult Child). Im in the same situation of wanting to marry. Because of my ssdi being under my parents work credits i WILL lose my disability if i get married.
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Jan 25, 2018, 11:58 AM
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I'm on SSDI
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Jan 25, 2018, 01:53 PM
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As I said and will say again: the OP needs to seek the advice of an attorney because none of us are qualified to give her legal advice as a) most of us are not disability attorneys b) she is not our client and c) we do not know all the specifics of her case.
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Jan 25, 2018, 02:56 PM
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Lol......
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Jan 25, 2018, 07:38 PM
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You might also want to check if your state has common law marriage. Some states do, and if you have SSI it might count against you. Also Welcome!!!!!!!
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Jan 25, 2018, 09:52 PM
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What if I fall? Oh, my dear, but what if you fly? Primary Dx: C-PTSD and Severe Chronic Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder Secondary Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder with mild Agoraphobia. Meds I've tried: Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor, Remeron, Elavil, Wellbutrin, Risperidone, Abilify, Prazosin, Paxil, Trazadone, Tramadol, Topomax, Xanax, Propranolol, Valium, Visteril, Vraylar, Selinor, Clonopin, Ambien Treatments I've done: CBT, DBT, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Talk therapy, psychotherapy, exercise, diet, sleeping more, sleeping less... |
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Jan 26, 2018, 09:19 AM
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