Bulleying by teacher?

Agree with my colleague. This is not abuse, but simply misguided policy or a teacher's rule. However, I would try to comply by having your child...

If the parent of a special education student requests a transition planning meeting, is the district required to hold one?

Typically, transition planning or transition services are required for any child with an IEP age 14 or older. Agree with my colleague that...

If a law firm sues me for a credit card debt, should I try to settle it with a phone call to them or hire a attorney?

Unfortunately, it sounds like you have fallen prey to one of these 'debt consolidation' or 'credit counseling' companies that really aren't legit. ...

HI,i have a jugment against me because of my X business partner, he is willing to pay the balance off.

Unfortunately, if this was a partnership, not a corporation, then liability for loans and other financial matters is called "joint and several" -...

How do you get a college to release transcripts? The school says I owe them, but can not give an itemized list of charges.

I agree in part and disagree in part with the other response to this question. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a...

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Can privately contracted behavioral services be required to be specified in the IEP?

I disagree with the other response here, because that answer doesn't deal with the special education issue which overrides any union contract...

College student

This is not really a legal question and is more one that should be directed to a guidance or career counselor.

Recent response in regards to selling my school

As my colleague suggested, there may be an issue where your child may need to be evaluated for a disability or need for special education. But it...

Do I need a special education attorney?

All excellent advice from my colleagues. I would add this: don't make a decision to move based on your child's special education needs alone. ...

Can NJ State hold my refund for child support if I filed Chapter 7 this year or last?

As was stated, child support and other financial obligations to government are NOT dischargeable in bankruptcy. Those debts don't go away. ...