If you believe you have been discriminated on the job, take your complaint to your supervisor. If you are not satisfied with the response, you must initiate further action quickly because of time limitations.
Has your child been evaluated for a learning disability and the school district doesn’t agree that the disability exists? An education attorney can help prepare evidence and get expert testimony from medical professionals to help make your case.
More and more older people are getting divorced in the United States than ever before, according to a study conducted at Bowling Green University. About 25 percent of all divorces in 2010 involved couples who were 50 years or older, doubling the rate of divorces in that age range in 1980.
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) you as a parent have the right to have your child evaluated and tested through the schools. This is meant to determine whether he or she indeed has a learning disability and qualifies for special assistance.
There are federal and state laws in place to prevent discrimination in a number of settings, including employment, housing, education, voting, health care services, government benefits/service, public accommodations, and transportation.
If your child has a disability, you can take legal action to see that his or her rights are protected. However, each state and each district may take a different approach to protecting those rights. Talk with an education law attorney for a complete understanding of what is involved when it comes to students with disabilities.
One of the most important steps in pursuing a civil rights claim is to make sure you have complied with all administrative filing requirements. The time to file typically begins from the date the incident of discrimination took place.
A child with special needs can have many legal rights that you may not know about. A consultation with an attorney can help you ensure that you have protected those rights and allow you to make sure that their needs are met.
Do you ever worry about whether your child is truly receiving fair treatment from teachers and administrators? If you believe your child is being discriminated against, we may be able to help you remedy the situations.
Afraid that your child’s school is not offering them the equal education that they are entitled to? An attorney can help you understand your rights- and then can help you enforce them if the situation so requires.
Essentially, civil litigation involves any type of court case that is not considered to be criminal. This includes everything from accidents and contract disputes to class action lawsuits, and family law and/or succession disputes.
A rash of minor offenses that resulted in the suspension, expulsion or arrest of young students has led some school districts to moderate their zero tolerance policies. Broward Country, FL, for example, recommends community service and counseling for minor student offenses.
In any civil legal dispute, quick decisive action is critical in order to protect your rights. We will help you establish your case, collect evidence and witnesses, and prepare to defend your rights in arbitration or court.
Not sure what your child’s rights are when it comes to special education services? After speaking to your child’s school, it may help to speak to an attorney specializing in education law as well. This ensures that any questions will be answered and you can address any concerns quickly.
When a minor breaks a law, he or she is sent to Juvenile Court, but this isn't actually a criminal court. Juvenile delinquency cases are actually civil cases. Other juvenile cases (also civil cases) include juvenile dependency or status offenses (such as truancy).
Every parent wants the best for their children, which can sometimes be hard in an over-crowded public school system run by hundreds of regulations. Fortunately, education lawyers are specialists in those regulations and can help you navigate them when you need to.
It’s important to understand that if you did not incur monetary or physical damages as a result of the event you are considering a lawsuit over, then chances are that you do not have a case. In order to take someone to court, you need to prove that you are owed a particular amount.
There are more than 6.6 million kids between the ages of 3 and 21 receiving services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. According to the statistics, more than twice as many boys as girls are receiving special education services.
Feel like your child is being treated unfairly because of their special needs? It happens- and you can do something about it. An attorney can help you figure out what steps need to be taken and help you take them.
Remember, not all kinds of non-criminal cases may be handled by our firm. For instance, personal injury, divorce or child custody cases may be better served by the respective civil law specialists.
It is in your child’s best interests to know what the responsibilities are of all involved parties when it comes to Special Education and the law. We can help clarify matters for you and guide you through the various requirements so that your child receives the quality of education to which he or she is entitled.
What happens if you are without a will when you die? Every state has its own laws that generally favor a spouse and children before other relatives. In some states, it is possible to disinherit a relative, but that intent must be clearly included in a will.
Did you receive a loan or another type of financial aid while you were in college? If you cannot meet a loan repayment schedule for any reason, you have the right to request forbearance from the lender, under which the payments may be reduced for a specific period of time.
Unfortunately, the judicial process for civil matters isn’t always as fast as you might like. While it may seem as though a lot of time is passing without results, we’re working behind the scenes to handle all the administrative tasks associated with your case.