Social Security pays benefits to people who cannot work because they have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death. Federal law requires this very strict definition of disability. While some programs give money to people with partial disability or short-term disability, Social Security does not. Certain …

For Immediate Release On June 3, 2010, the Ohio Supreme Court issued a 5-1 decision in State v. Bodyke, holding that the reclassification of sex offenders under the Adam Walsh Act violates the constitutiona doctrine of separation of powers.  In 2007, the Ohio General Assembly passed the Adam Walsh Act, requiring persons convicted of sexual …

What is collaborative law? Collaborative law is a contractually-based dispute resolution option in which parties negotiate with the assistance of their counsel, rather than having a ruling imposed upon them by a court or arbitrator. Joint neutrals, such as professional counselors or nancial planners, participate in the process and educate the parties on an “as …

Paternity Establishment And Why It’s Important:     If two parents are not married when their child is born, the child does not have a “legal father”. Paternity establishment is the legal determination of fatherhood.   Paternity establishment is important for many reasons. Paternity must be established before child support or medical support can be …

Monday, April 30, 2012 Press Office For Immediate Release 410-965-8904 press.office@ssa.gov News Release SOCIAL SECURITY SSA Press Office 440 Altmeyer Building 6401 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21235 410-965-8904 FAX 410-966-9973 Social Security and Department of Defense Implement New Process to Improve Efficiency for Wounded Warriors   Applying for Disability Benefits   Electronic Medical Records Will …