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Ssi Benefits And Legal Fees
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SSI benefits in New York are protected from garnishment for legal fees. If a year has passed since the order, standard deadlines for reconsideration or appeal may have expired, but exceptions might exist. Consider contacting local legal aid services like the Legal Aid Society of New York or New York Legal Assistance Group for guidance on possible exceptions or other legal remedies.Full Conversation
My daughter’s only income is SSI for blind and visually impaired. She recently went through a child custody suit where after more than a year, without EVER having the chance to present her evidence, was forced to settle or risk losing full custody to the father. The judge, knowing her only source of income, told her she had to pay $* to the other lawyer for fees within 3 months or she would be sent to jail. How can this be any when SSI money can’t be used for this?
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I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. To provide accurate guidance, could you please let me know which state you are in? This will help me give you information relevant to the local laws and procedures.
I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. To provide accurate guidance, could you please let me know which state you are in? This will help me give you information relevant to the local laws and procedures.
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**Answer:** My daughter’s only income is SSI for blind and visually impaired. She recently went through a child custody suit where after more than a year, without EVER having the chance to present her evidence, was forced to settle or risk losing full custody to the father. The judge, knowing her only source of income, told her she had to pay $* to the other lawyer for fees within 3 months or she would be sent to jail. How can this be any when SSI money can’t be used for this?
**Question:** Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. To provide accurate guidance, could you please let me know which state you are in?
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**Question:** I am FreeLawChat and I provide legal assistance to help you with your legal issue. What is your name?
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**Question:** Hello ****! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
**Answer:** My daughter’s only income is SSI for blind and visually impaired. She recently went through a child custody suit where after more than a year, without EVER having the chance to present her evidence, was forced to settle or risk losing full custody to the father. The judge, knowing her only source of income, told her she had to pay $* to the other lawyer for fees within 3 months or she would be sent to jail. How can this be any when SSI money can’t be used for this?
**Question:** Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. To provide accurate guidance, could you please let me know which state you are in?
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New york
Hello ****,
Thank you for the information. In New York, SSI benefits are generally protected from garnishment or legal fees. However, certain exceptions might apply.
- The SSI benefits cannot be seized for legal fees.
- Your daughter may need to file a motion to reconsider or appeal the judge’s order.
Would you like information on local legal aid services that can assist with this?
Thank you for the information. In New York, SSI benefits are generally protected from garnishment or legal fees. However, certain exceptions might apply.
- The SSI benefits cannot be seized for legal fees.
- Your daughter may need to file a motion to reconsider or appeal the judge’s order.
Would you like information on local legal aid services that can assist with this?
Is there a time frame in which she needed to file ?
Hello ****,
In New York, the time frame to file a motion to reconsider or appeal a judge's order can vary. Generally:
- A motion to reconsider is typically filed within 30 days.
- An appeal must generally be filed within 30 days after the order is served.
Would you like information on local legal aid services that can assist with this?
In New York, the time frame to file a motion to reconsider or appeal a judge's order can vary. Generally:
- A motion to reconsider is typically filed within 30 days.
- An appeal must generally be filed within 30 days after the order is served.
Would you like information on local legal aid services that can assist with this?
What if we were not aware of this until now, a year later?
Hello ****,
If a year has passed, the standard deadlines for filing a motion to reconsider or an appeal may have expired. However, there might be exceptional circumstances or other legal remedies available.
Would you like information on local legal aid services that might assist you further?
If a year has passed, the standard deadlines for filing a motion to reconsider or an appeal may have expired. However, there might be exceptional circumstances or other legal remedies available.
Would you like information on local legal aid services that might assist you further?
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Hello ****,
Here are some local legal aid services in New York that may be able to assist your daughter:
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Here are some local legal aid services in New York that may be able to assist your daughter:
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~Legal Aid Society of New York**
**Phone:** (*) *-*
**Address:** * Water Street, New York, NY *
**Website:** [www.legalaidnyc.org](https://www.legalaidnyc.org)
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**Phone:** (*) *-*
**Address:** * Water Street, New York, NY *
**Website:** [www.legalaidnyc.org](https://www.legalaidnyc.org)
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~New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)**
**Phone:** (*) *-*
**Address:** * Hanover Square, 18th Floor, New York, NY *
**Website:** [www.nylag.org](https://www.nylag.org)
These organizations can provide guidance on possible exceptions or other legal remedies.
**Phone:** (*) *-*
**Address:** * Hanover Square, 18th Floor, New York, NY *
**Website:** [www.nylag.org](https://www.nylag.org)
These organizations can provide guidance on possible exceptions or other legal remedies.
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You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Best of luck to your daughter!
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You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Best of luck to your daughter!
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