By June Weppler, Elder and Disability Law Attorney Weppler Law office Part 1. Spousal Maintenance and SSI Jennifer suffers from ruptured disc. She is separated from her husband, and her only income is Supplemental Security Income (SSI) of $734 per month. Jennifer’s husband, Jim, is a...

Most people have their hearts in the right place when they contemplate on separating or divorcing. They want a more amicable and cooperative process. However, a very small percentage chooses collaborative law, and even a smaller number is lucky to have the spouse agreeable to the collaborative...