What government benefits can my child with special needs qualify for and when?
Raising a child with special needs is challenging. Many families seek public assistance as a way to help cover the living expenses and health care costs associated with the child’s disability. Once a child reaches the age of 18, he or she is almost certain to require...
Can I leave my military pension to my child with special needs?
The federal government offers the men and women who make up the U.S. armed forces an insurance plan that covers retirement income that is lost when the service member dies. Called the Survivor Benefit Plan, the program gives widowed military spouses and children a...
When parents of a child with special needs divorce
A number of studies suggest that the divorce rate is much higher among couples who have a child with special needs compared to those who do not. The personal and financial challenges that come with having a child with special needs can be too much for some couples’...
What is the Illinois Health Surrogate Act and how does it apply to my child with special needs?
Everyone is considered a legal adult as of their 18th birthday. That includes children with special needs, no matter how severe or debilitating their disabilities might be. For parents, the right to make health decisions for their children with special needs is often...