Money is often a key issue when couples decide to get a divorce. However, saving money by not hiring an attorney is a recipe for potential disaster. Experts say divorces are complicated enough to require an attorney, particularly if your spouse has hired one.
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.
Civil lawsuits are legal actions between individuals or entities in which one party who claims to have suffered some harm at the hands of the other seeks court-awarded monetary damages or performance to remedy the damage.
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.
Remember, our goal in taking on your case is to win, not to collect an endless stream of fees from you without outcome. If we believe your case is not winnable, we will advise you of this prior to beginning any work.
There are actually many different areas addressed by current education law in the United States. This includes everything from special education and disabilities to student rights, school safety, student conduct and discipline, and discrimination at school.
The person filing the lawsuit in a civil case is the “Plaintiff” and the one being sued is the “Defendant.” In either situation, legal advice and guidance is critical for protection, and to help you win.
The courts do not frequently overturn school dress code policies. However, if there is a social, political, or religious message associated with what the students are wearing, the courts will be more sympathetic. For example, in Pennsylvania, the ACLU recently won a lawsuit against a school policy banning students form wearing breast cancer awareness bracelets that said “I
The phrase "a preponderance of the evidence" (a deciding factor for civil cases) may sound like it means "the side with the most evidence," but that's not necessarily the case. It means one side's story is more believable than the other's, which is where having a civil attorney can make a big difference.
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.
Do you typically think of civil law as more of an individual or personal proceeding? While this can be the case, contract law is a common area of civil law and may frequently involve corporations and small businesses.
Having a child with special needs brings many questions for a family. Helping them get the benefits they are entitled to, making sure that their educational needs are met- it can feel overwhelming. A good attorney can help you meet those challenges so you can embrace the blessings.
“Civil rights” are a class of rights that guarantee equal and unilateral treatment under the law for everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, etc. Civil rights protect individuals from repression and discrimination by the government and private organizations.
The Massachusetts Education Law of 1642 decreed: “This court … shall have the power to take account … of all parents and masters, and of their children, concerning … their ability to read and understand the principles of religion and the capital laws of this country …”
Civil law encompasses the body of rules established by a community, state, or nation to define the private rights and remedies relating to individuals and entities. At its broadest level, civil law entails any legal issue that is not covered by criminal law.
The laws in the US mandate that every child is given the opportunity to an education. On the surface this seems pretty straight forward, but in application it can get a little murky. An education lawyer is your advocate through the murk to make sure your child gets the opportunity they deserve.
A malicious prosecution claim asserts that the police officer violated the victim’s Fourteenth Amendment right to liberty. To win this claim, the victim must show that the police officer commenced the criminal proceeding with malice and no probable cause.
If your child has been bullied in school and the school does not investigate the bullying or make an effort to stop it in the future, then you may have a legal case. An education lawyer will be able to listen to your story and determine whether you have a legal standing.
Are you or your child receiving financial aid to attend college? Students have the right to know all of the financial aid programs and options that are available to them. Students also have the right to know how financial aid will be distributed and how decisions on that distribution are made.
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.
If your child has learning disabilities and the school district is ignoring his or her needs, you may be entitled to legal due process. There are legal proceedings in which a judge can review available evidence and come to an objective conclusion.
Sometime around 621 BC, the Greek citizen, Draco, devised a code of law for Athens. The first written law in Greece, Draco’s Law involved severe punishments for both civil and criminal infractions. Today, the word “draconian” still refers to particularly harsh laws or measures.
A family which includes someone with special needs will always be unique- and their legal situation may be unique as well. Only an attorney can help you figure out how unique and what legal rights you may have.
Have you ever walked away from a situation wondering if the outcome was negative because the other party was discriminating against you? We’re always here to listen to the details of an incident to determine whether you have a case.