Domestic Relations Commissioners in Utah Divorce Cases
In Utah divorce and other family law matters, there is a Judge and a Commissioner assigned to each case. The…
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Termination of Social Security Benefits Due to a Presumption of Death
Social Security Ruling (SSR) 99-1p sets forth the circumstances in which social security will terminate a person’s benefits due to…
More on Domestic Relations Commissioners in Utah Divorce Cases
I previously posted on the constitutional limitations of court commissioners in Utah, as set forth in the Utah Supreme Court…
Optimizing Social Security Survivor’s Benefits
If your spouse predeceases you, you may be eligible for social security survivor’s benefits based on your spouse’s work record.…
Motions in Utah Divorce and Family Law Cases
In my prior two posts, I have discussed the difference between Judges and Domestic Relations Commissioners, both of which are…
Social Security COLA and Medicare Part B Changes for 2017
Social security recipients will receive a tiny 0.2% increase in their monthly benefit amount in 2017 due to a cost…
Initial Disclosures in Utah Divorce and Family Law Cases
Utah divorce cases begin with the filing of a petition or complaint for divorce. This is like the opening shot…
Disability in Young Adults
Social Security has rules for handling disability determinations for young adults. Generally speaking, the same rules apply in determining disability…
Private Guardians Ad Litem in Utah Divorce and Family Law Cases
A guardian ad litem is an attorney that represents the best interests of children in Utah family law cases. It…
Filing Subsequent Claims for Social Security Disability Benefits
Up until 2011, if a person was denied benefits at the hearing level in a Social Security Disability case, they…