Can a person sue someone for mishandling their Social Security number?
Many states have specific laws that provide individuals with a legal claim against entities or individuals who mishandle private information, specifically SS numbers (e.g. NY Social Security Number Protection Law).
Can a lawsuit be filed against social security?
It doesn’t have to file a lawsuit against you first. Under the terms of the Federal Payment Levy Program, the IRS can take 15 percent of each of your Social Security benefit checks until such time as your tax debt is satisfied.
Can a person sue for a security breach?
In addition, Many states (e.g. NY and Ohio) have notification laws that require you to be notified when a security breach occurs where your private information held by a third-party may be vulnerable. Failing to notify you in a timely matter can add to your legal claims.
Can a person Sue the government for death benefits?
The government can’t take death benefits paid in one installment for tax purposes, nor can it touch benefits paid to children. No one other than the government can intercept or garnish your benefits. If a lawsuit results in a monetary judgment, the plaintiff must look to your other assets for collection.
Many states have specific laws that provide individuals with a legal claim against entities or individuals who mishandle private information, specifically SS numbers (e.g. NY Social Security Number Protection Law).
Can a spouse collect Social Security after a divorce?
Your ex-spouse is entitled to collect Social Security retirement or disability benefits . Your former spouse doesn’t have to be collecting his or her retirement benefits yet for you to claim ex-spousal benefits. However, if this is the case, the divorce must be at least two years old.
What should I do if my spouse Won’t give Me her SSN?
If you can’t find it, you will have to have to leave it blank, and print your return and file by mail. You will write “refused” in the place for the SSN, and attach a written statement describing the situation (you are separated but still married, she refused, etc) and giving as much contact info for her as you can (name, address, phone number).
How much can I collect on my spouses Social Security?
The most you can collect in spousal benefits is 50 percent of your spouse’s monthly benefit at full retirement age (the age at which a person becomes eligible for 100 percent of the benefit calculated from their lifetime earnings).