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Perhaps you are paying 668 a month for rent because you were very lucky? Average section 8 housing pricing for a 1 bed 1 bath is approaching 1000/mo. So you are doing very well. If you are trying to find clothing for your kids I reccomend going on freecycle ( a listserve through Yahoo where people give things away for free.  You can probably get soap at the dollar tree. As to items disappearing in your home, I suggest better organization or monitoring who comes in and out of your home.  If you are section 8, it is unlikely that targeted for burglary. More likely, your kids, your friends, or your kids friends are taking things.  Have you tried looking for work?... Read More

Congratulations on overcoming this hurdle.  I am not sure what your question is but I am a bankruptcy attorney and I handle matters like this frequently.  If you do wish to sue your ex, that is definitely something we can entertain.  However, just coming out of a bankruptcy, you should be aware that this file would be billed hourly and could not be a flat fee or contingency.  Please feel free to contact my firm and I if we can be of assistance.... Read More

Do you have a workers compensation attorney?  If you do, you should be discussing this matter with them.  There are regulations in place for a retaliation claim inside your compensation claim. You need a well experienced comp attorney to handle this matter.  Please feel free to contact me and my firm if we can offer any further assistance or advice. 203.870.6700.  Remember time is of the essence.  Make sure you speak with someone sooner than later as it may have consequence upon your case.... Read More

You need to open a probate estate for your husband.  This may be a simple thing or a long ordeal depending on the amount of asseets he has left and whether he died intestate or not.  I would highly reccomend consulting with a probate attorney to guide you through this process.  My office handles these matters regularly and can likely offer you a relatively quick solution. Please feel free to contact us if you would like assistance 203.870.6700.... Read More

There is not enough information here to offer an answer to this question.  A good SS attorney would need to review your medical records and past health and work history.  I reccoemend you contact an attorney with experience that focuses in this area to consult with.  Good luck... Read More

You need to consult with an experienced workers compensation attorney as soon as possible before you miss a deadline or make a mistake on your case.  My office regularly and routinely handles these matters and would be happy to speak with you about this. All Workers compensation attorneys charge the same amount (20% contingency), so you have no money out of pocket. Please feel free to contact us with any other questions or concerns. 203.870.6700. I hope to hear from you.... Read More

It is possible you have a medical malpractice case.  In order to know, you need to get a second medical opinion from a comparable provider who can tesify or put down in writing that the first provider acted beyond the scope of the opperation and that his opperation was not conducted within the normal standard of care.  If another comparable doctor states that the first doctor violated standards of care, you will likely have a good case. Please contact me for further assistance.... Read More

You can report them to the Dept. of Consumer Affairs. You can write a demand letter to the company and request a refund and return.  You could file in small claims court against the seller for fraud.  The maximum amount you can sue over in small claims is five thousand dollars. Please contact us if you need further assistance.... Read More