Divorce & Disability

Family Law Solutions for Disabled Spouses and Children

The Pollan Law Firm provides consulting services for family law attorneys in cases involving disabled spouses and children. We help these attorneys craft solutions that provide for the special needs of their clients and which protect their ability to obtain government benefits.

Call 877-841-1378 or send us an e-mail to schedule a consultation.

Divorce and Disability — Obtaining a Fair and Practical Outcome

When a spouse or child is disabled, a divorce attorney must take special measures to protect the disabled person's interests during the divorce process. The divorce settlement and its provisions for property division, spousal support or child support, may cause the disabled spouse or child to lose SSI or Medicaid benefits.

Simple provisions in a divorce settlement can provide for the special needs of a disabled person, without increasing the burden on the other party. For example, a property settlement can include a special needs trust that can preserve the ability of the disabled person to obtain Medicaid benefits. However, the attorney representing a client in this situation must be careful. The rules for Medicaid reimbursement are different for disabled adults and disabled children.

The Pollan Law Firm focuses on developing creative solutions to questions involving divorce and disability. As experienced Medicaid and special needs attorneys, we understand the complex rules regarding Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement. We also know how to structure divorce settlements that are fair, workable and preserve the ability to obtain benefits.

Call Us As Soon As Possible

The Pollan Law Firm is one of the leading Medicaid and special needs planning firms in Georgia. We have helped many family law and personal injury attorneys make the right decisions for their clients.

Before you determine your settlement strategy and begin negotiations, you should call us to discuss the issues in your case. Our attorneys can provide advice and recommendations that could preserve or obtain thousands of dollars for your clients in government benefits.

Contact a Lawyer

For a consultation with The Pollan Law Firm about a family law matter involving a disability, call 877-841-1378 toll free or send us an e-mail.

Located in Atlanta, The Pollan Law Firm serves clients throughout the state of Georgia.