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Public School sexual harassment, bullying, non reporting facility members & more. What type of lawyer do I need to hire?
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Answered on December 27, 2017
You need a lawyer experienced in education law and preferably one who has expertise in special education. These situations are all too common and...
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My grandchild has lived w/me for 1 1/2 yrs & I have caregivers. What happens if I go for emergency guardianship?
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Answered on August 19, 2017
Likely you will be granted temporary custody and be appointed temporary guardian. If your grandson is age 14 or older he will have a "say" as to...
IIs there a law against playing in the street ?
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Answered on June 21, 2017
The rules of the road are generally that vehicles have priority on the "street" and pedestrians use the sidewalk.
It you are concerned about the...
Can my son be charged for a crime in school if a manifestation determination hearing determined the behavior was related?
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Answered on May 30, 2017
Yes, he can be charged with a crime, or a delinquent act if he is younger than age 18. The manifestation determination finding may help,...
What can the public do to advocate for harsher punishments in child abuse cases, particularly murder cases?
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Answered on May 06, 2017
Your work is to be commended, however increased punishment will not affect how child killings are viewed. My guess is that the perpetrators were...
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Do schools have the ability to dismiss the 1st amendment within the schools property?
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Answered on May 03, 2017
Your question is really too general to answer however even schools cannot "dismiss" the 1st Amendment but they can most certainly place...
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what are the consequences of resigning a guardianship of a minor in the state of Massachusetts. What type of lawyer do I need.
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Answered on March 18, 2017
This is a sad situation and plainly indicates that the young woman is in some deep pain. You can petition the Probate Court to terminate your...
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What would happen to my granddaughter if her mother was to pass away?
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Answered on March 01, 2017
Your guardianship would remain in force as long as the child's father remains unfit to care for her and it continues to be in her best interest to...
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Can I ask my sons public school to pay for his on going dental expenses
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Answered on December 22, 2016
Attorney Rich is right. I would add only that you may run into problems with "municipal immunity" specifically when it comes to negligence by a...
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What do I do
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Answered on December 13, 2016
This is a tough situation no doubt. On your 18th birthday you can go live with your grandmother. However if your sister is younger than you, she...
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