WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW SSDI and Child Support Payments
When someone becomes disabled and is no longer able to work, they’re faced with many difficulties and obstacles. This can be a hard time for everyone who goes through this situation, but if you’re a parent who is responsible for child support payments, you may feel overwhelmed to meet your financial obligations. If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may be eligible for a child support modification. Courts will usually take into consideration a number of factors to determine whether a child support payment should be lowered. These factors include one parent losing their job, a parent becoming disabled, changes in the cost of living, changes in household size, and much more. If you have strong
communication with the other parent, you can try and negotiate a modification with them that works for both parties. If you come to an agreement, you’ll need to put it in writing and have a judge sign off on it. If you’re unable to discuss the modification cordially with the other parent, you will need to go through the courts. Depending on which benefit you receive, it could be easier or harder to get a modification. If you receive SSI, you will be eligible for a child support modification because your income will be lower. These wages cannot be garnished to pay for child support.
is lower. SSDI is counted as income when determining child support payment amounts and can be garnished if child support goes unpaid. If you receive SSDI benefits, your child may also be eligible for their own derivative SSDI benefits based on your disability. Ensuring they have those benefits can lessen the amount you need to pay each month. If you have any questions about child support and making modifications or if you’re in need of representation, give us a call today.
If you receive SSDI, you may be eligible for a child support modification if your income
SPOOKY SPAGHETTI AND EYEBALLS
SUDOKU
Inspired by FavFamilyRecipes.com
Make your family dinners extra spooky this month with a frightening dish: spaghetti and eyeballs!
INGREDIENTS
• 24 oz frozen meatballs • 16 oz spaghetti noodles • 24-oz jar spaghetti sauce
• 2–3 slices of mozzarella cheese • Sliced black olives
DIRECTIONS
1. Cook frozen meatballs according to package instructions, then keep warm in oven on low heat. 2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add spaghetti noodles. Cook until tender and drain. 3. In a small pot, heat spaghetti sauce over medium heat until warm. 4. After everything is cooked, mix noodles and spaghetti sauce together, then put the mixture into a serving bowl. 5. Slice the meatballs in half and mix half of the slices into spaghetti. Top the spaghetti with the remaining meatball slices with the flat sides up. 6. Cut slices of mozzarella cheese into circles and place one slice on each of the flat-topped meatballs. Then, put one black olive over each cheese circle to form the eyeballs. Serve and enjoy!
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