Q. I recently qualified for SSI and Medi-Cal, but I am going through a divorce . I worry that when my ex-spouse is ordered to pay me Spousal Support, I may then lose my SSI and Medi-Cal. Is there a way that I can keep my public benefits and also receive support? I am now… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Divorce & Special Needs Planning
How To Preserve Public Benefits For an Adult Child In Divorce
Q. Our daughter is going through a divorce. She has a 19 year old son (our Grandson) who has a disability and gets both SSI and Medi-Cal. She plans to seek child support from the father. We worry that the child support will reduce our Grandson’s SSI and possibly eliminate his Medi-Cal. Is there a… Read More »
Special Needs Trust May Preserve Public Benefits In Divorce
Q. Our 35 year old daughter is going through a divorce. She is on disability and gets SSI and Medi-Cal. We worry that she may lose her benefits once she is awarded support and receives her share of community property. You recently wrote about a Special Needs Trust to protect benefits for a senior in… Read More »