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Social Security Disability Hearing (Win Your Claim)
You open the mail, see the hearing notice, and your stomach drops. After months of forms, denials, and waiting, Social Security has finally set your disability hearing. Clients in Athens who call my office at…
Can Your Social Security Benefits Be Garnished in Georgia?
If you’re struggling with debt, you might be asking: Can Social Security benefits be garnished in Georgia? In Georgia, Social Security benefits are generally protected from garnishment by private creditors, but can be garnished for unpaid…
My only income is Social Security. Should I still consider bankruptcy?
We often meet with people with debt problems whose only income is Social Security benefits. In some cases, they are “judgment proof”. That is, there is no way for their creditors to collect. Other than…
Can I file for Social Security Disability even if I’m still working?
This is a question we hear virtually every day. Many people believe they could qualify for disability, but are afraid to leave their job and take a chance on pursuing a claim. Here’s the reality….
I’ve been denied Social Security Disability benefits before. Can I file a new claim?
Even if you have been previously denied disability benefits, you can file a new claim. To receive Social Security Disability benefits, though, you must not only prove disability, you must meet the earnings requirement….