Are you considering buying a piece of property? There are certain requirements for contracts to purchase real estate, including the proper filing of the document. A civil lawyer can ensure that you have a proper contract that is fair – both to you and the other party.
What happens if you disagree with the IEP developed for your child? You have appeal options that an education attorney can explain in detail. These include requesting mediation or going to federal court for a hearing.
While the object of many civil law cases may be to receive monetary compensation for damages, it doesn’t always have to be. In some cases, your goal may be to stop someone from behaving in a certain manner.
Like any other field, the field of education is subject to regulation and practical inertia, so it keeps doing things the same way long after they should have changed. If you’d like to challenge or change a rule, an education lawyer can be a staunch advocate to help you get it done.
In an effort to lower the country’s divorce rate, the Chinese government, in 2011, offered a special service for married couples. A spouse could deliver a love letter to the post office that would be held and then delivered seven years later. The idea is that the love letter would revitalize the marriage.
If the cookie cutter approach to learning disabilities is not working for your child, then it may be time to see an education attorney. It’s recommended that you hire a lawyer as soon as the school district begins to fight you on the accommodations that you want for your child.
Have a child for whom you are trying to get appropriate and needed special education services? An attorney can help make sure that they get all of the services that they deserve, and enforce all of their other legal rights.
Are you familiar with the discovery phase of a civil lawsuit? Discovery is the fact-finding stage that takes place immediately after a civil suit has been filed, but before any court trial has been held. Lawyers for both sides must share any information they uncover during discovery.
One team member that every family needs is an attorney who can help them with legal issues that arise. This is never more true than when your family includes someone with special needs. No attorney can solve every problem, but often they can help ensure that solutions are found.
King Aethelbert of Kent established the first written English law. While many of the laws defined crimes and accepted punishments, many were devoted to civil infractions and related fines. For example, “if a freeman commits hedge-breaking, he shall pay 6s [shillings] compensation.”
Under U.S. education law, students with disabilities have the right to an appropriate educational placement and plan that’s designed specifically to meet their individual needs. In addition, a school district may not discriminate against a disabled student.
Civil attorneys have the skills to handle a wide range of civil actions, including contract disputes, class action suits, business disputes, complaints against municipal offices, restraining orders, and much more. If you have a question about what legal action you can take, consult with a civil attorney for advice.
While rules can be put in place very quickly, the creation of laws requires a lengthy process. Starting as bills filed by legislators, these are scrutinized, debated, reworked and re-examined to ensure that they are effective before they are signed into law by the head of state.
As with any kind of legal proceeding, it’s very important that you’re upfront and honest with us about every aspect of the situation. Even if you believe your actions contributed to the matter, we still need to know.
As a teacher, you face a risk of legal action being taken against you on any given day – justified or not. If you have been threatened with a lawsuit, do not ignore it, seek legal help and assistance to protect yourself and your livelihood.
Remember, not every legal complaint filing will be a straightforward process. In some situations, the defendant may file a counterclaim against you if they believe they were wronged or injured by you in the same situation.
Wish you had some extra help as you are trying to give your child the special education services that they need? An attorney specializing in the education and discrimination fields can be exactly the extra support you need.
If you or your business is being sued, a civil attorney can help keep your life moving forward with minimal interruption. If you try to handle the suit yourself, you will have to take time away from your work, family, or business to resolve the issue. An attorney will relieve you of this burden.
If you suspect that your child has a learning disability, you have the legal right to have him or her assessed. If your school has refused to assess your child or has assessed your child inadequately, then you may have a legal case and need to consult a lawyer.
Why hire a lawyer to write your will? It's true there is no requirement that a lawyer write or file a will. However, if you are going to be dealing with medical directives, business issues and custody requests, a lawyer can make sure your wishes are followed.
More often than not, parental intuition is RIGHT- if you think that your child is being discriminated against or treated badly, do your research-and if needed, bring in an attorney who knows how to prevent it.
When it comes to police brutality and excessive force claims, it’s important that you contact us right away. Typically, since the claim is against a government entity, it must be made within 6 months of the incident or you essentially waive your rights.
