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I talked to my cousin and told her what was going on with my money and she and my aunt immediately went and bought me a camper trailer so I wouldn't have to go back to my moms and she said she would talk to my stepdad who was the one that told mon to give me at least $20.00 to keep her from not giving me anthing to .ask him tell my mom that if she didn't give my money all of it I would switch payees.If needed how much would a lawyer cost?
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You shouldn't need a lawyer if you want to change payees. That should be able to be done thru the state. Perhaps your aunt can look into it by contacting the local Department of Social and Health services where all people who have need of state funding help for food, housing or social workers get qualified or get on going help. As I see it, if you are no longer going to be living with mom, there is no actual need for the funds to go straight to her any longer. You could ask her or have your relatives ask her for the name and contact information of your social worker/case worker. There will be one assigned to you, I assure you, as without one, the state would never release an SSI check meant to take care of your needs. And they do update interviews once a year if not every 6 mos to make sure nothing has changed regarding the person receiving funding. Finding a lawyer on your own, if one is needed, most cost alot. But I am sure there are lawyers who do work for low income people and those in your circumstances for low cost and again, a good place to find out who to turn to for legal help, would be your local DSHS department. Keep in mind most agencies like this are very busy and you would do better to show up in person, perhaps with cousin or aunt to help in case it is too overwhelming for you to do so on your own. Sometimes there is information they may need to know that you may not think to share and its helpful to have a caregiver along or relative to help. You would let the people know for what reason you are there. If mom will not cooperate and give you the name of your social worker, then you let them know Mom gets your check and wont give you the money and you dont live with her anymore and $20. she gives you to keep you quiet doesnt come anywhere near taking care of your basic living needs. You have no idea who your social worker is but want to find out and also get your payee switched. Once they know what you are there for, you will get to speak to someone who handles these kinds of issues, so I doubt a lawyer would be needed, only if your Mom refused to cooperate.
I am glad to hear that your cousin and aunt got you a trailer to live in. Thats wonderful. I agree you shouldn't have to go live with Mom. You need some independance from her and it sounds like she's been taking advantage of you and your mental disabilities, using it to her advantage, which is a terrible thing for anyone to do, let alone it being a parent. So work towards speaking to someone at social health services in your area and getting payee's switched. I would think if you ask your aunt or cousin, one of them would be glad to handle it since they are already taking in interest in your welfare with the purchase of the trailer and all the help your cousin has done for you so far. Thanks for letting me know. Wishing you the best dear.
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