SSI Disability and VA Disability Benefits in Divorce

Question:

My husband filed for divorce and wants half of my ssi disability and va disability. I’m in Arizona. Can he do this?

Answer:

Can he file for Divorce? YES! Can he ask for half of your disability? YES! Next question, how likely is he to be successful? Since AZ is a “no fault” state, he likely will get a divorce. His chances of collecting half of your disability income on the other hand is not that likely. Considerably more information would be necessary to say. However, you must file a timely Response in order to stop him from winning be Default. The Sampair Group as well as most other experienced Glendale family law attorneys would be happy to review your divorce documents and provide a consultation, Good luck!

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