If your son is disabled, a good solution might be to transfer the home now to a sole benefit trust for him. (This is a special kind of Supplemental...

How can i go about starting a lawsuit against the department Of education for not providing a safe learning space for my child

I would make a complaint under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Find out who is DASA Coordinator at your daughter's school. It should be on...

Would I be able to press charges?

As my colleagues have already said, you should discuss the question of criminal charges with the appropriate authorities. You also have educational...

What's the options when the DOE and the response of an impartial hearing request miss their deadline to confirm receipt/proceed?

File an impartial hearing request right away. If you need assistance, consult a special education attorney in your area.

Can my mother transfer her home while trying to apply for medicaid?

If your brother is disabled and receiving disability benefits, then this transfer might be exempt. Otherwise, I would not recommend this transfer....

Why so many different explanations from different layers

Joint assets pass by operation of law to the surviving joint owners. If the bank account in question was jointly owned, then yes, the surviving...

Is it hard to sue a school district for a childs severe emotional stress

Ask for a CSE meeting right away and if the situation isn't changed, file for a due process hearing. Consult a special education attorney in your...

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Why does a Physical Therapist believe that pneumonia is not contagious

I agree. To succeed in an action of this kind you would need to show damages. If your child catches pneumonia at school you may have a claim.

Can the school force my son to swim and fail him if he doesn't?

I agree. If necessary, you can use the medical documentation to obtain a s. 504 accommodation, which would require the school to excuse him. If you...

Can my mother who owns her home yet pays lot rent get Medicaid

Your mother's home is an exempt asset. Medicaid does not count an applicant's primary residence. So she may be eligible for Medicaid.