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Originally Posted by tradinqueen Actually I think you get 12 weeks disablilty and then can apply for long term disablilty...but after 12 weeks your employer can choose not to hold your postition |
Actually, the 12 weeks is for FMLA (which, by the way, the OP should DEFINITELY apply for). Some places have long-term and short-term disability. It's going to depend not only on state laws, but also on how leave time is done at the OP's place of employment.
Depending on many things--OP may not be able to apply for and use LTD/STD until she has exhausted all of her sick, vacation and personal leave. Often times, employers will allow the employees to pool their leave and gift it to a person who is in dire need of leave.
1) OP is probably eligible for WIC at this point. It can be used when a women is pregnant.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapp...guidelines.htm http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Contacts/ContactsMenu.HTM
2) WIC, unless they have changed in the last few years, can also advise and assist in getting legal assistance to obtain child support from the sperm donor.
3) OP, GET A LAWYER, if at all possible. If you can not afford one, seek free legal aid through your county or state (again WIC officers may be able to assist with this)