Thanks all. The back-pay on disability would be great but SS takes off 6 months from application date, attorney takes 25%, federal taxes and the fact we only showed him for income on our previously owned business (thanks to accountant's advice) the back pay if gotten today would only be about 20K or less. Yes, I would use it wisely, for a place to live. I think my income would be low enough to qualify for some other help. Hate to even think about that. Just as scary would be losing health insurance, but as I understand it, 2 yrs after SSD kicks in, I'd be eligible for Medicare despite my fairly young age.

Yes Dad- Accept his alimony for what is is but make sure you DO NOT have a clause that it is non-modifiable, since you are waiting on SSA decision, if you understand what I mean. I am not certain I do understand what you mean. Do you mean to not have something in divorce that says alimony only if/ or until I were to get SSD? If so, I would think an attorney would make sure of that? If that isn't what you meant, would you please elaborate?

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