Medical Source Opinions in SSDI and SSI cases
SSR 96-2p In social security disability and SSI cases, it is very important for a claimant or his or her…
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Quarters of Coverage (QC) and “Insured status” in Social Security cases
Social Security determines the number of quarters of coverage (QC) for determining a person’s “insured status”; that is, determining whether or…
Interesting Divorce Case: A Lifestyle One Could Get Accustomed to
Former supermodel Christina Estrada testified in her divorce case in London’s high court yesterday. She is seeking $262 million from…
What Not to Do in Your Divorce Case — Vignettes from the Breakups of the Rich and Famous
Lesson #1: Don’t Defame your Ex Former professional football and baseball player Deion Sanders has won a $2.2 million verdict…
Allegations of Pain and Other Symptoms in Determining Severity of Impairments for SSDI and SSI Claims
SSR 96-3p Social Security uses a five step sequential evaluation process for determining disability. The five steps must be determined…
Divorce Is Contagious?
I know divorce is a difficult time in people’s lives. But contagious? According to a study by researchers at Brown…
Big mistakes that can impact your social security in retirement
An article today from Sarah O’Brien on cnbc.com gives sound advice regarding social security benefits in retirement. https://www.cnbc.com/2016/06/29/these-big-mistakes-will-result-in-smaller-social-security-checks.html (visited June…
Alienation of Affections in Utah
At common law there is a cause of action known as alienation of affections. The typical scenario for a lawsuit…
Social Security Benefits Scheduled to Increase by 1.7% Next Year
The government announced today that social security benefits are set to go up by 1.7% next year, which will reflect…
Grandparents’ Rights in Utah
The United States Supreme Court, in the case of Troxel v. Granville, 530 U.S. 57 (2000) seemed to limit grandparent’s rights,…