77 year old had bit, slapped and hit my gran daughter several times. Do we have the right to file charges? We are in New York st

Your remedy initially is the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), New York State's anti-bullying statute. Every school in NYS has a DASA...

You should consult an education attorney right away. You may have a case against DOE for appropriate placement and services for your son. A special...

Will a revocable trust do the following?

A revocable trust may protect the family home from estate recovery efforts by Medicaid after you and your wife are gone. To protect other assets,...

The answer to this question depends on whether your late father made a will. If he did, then you can find the answer to your question by consulting...

What can i do ?

I agree with the previous answer. You should also know that New York State has an anti-bullying statute, the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)....

How can I prevent a house from being sold

You need to consult an estate planning / trusts and estates lawyer ASAP. Bring a copy of your grandfather's will or trust, as well as any will or...

What constitutes a case for harassment/discrimination?

You might ask for an IEP meeting to address these issues. Perhaps your son should have a Functional Behavioral Assessment and a Behavior...

What can we do to get my 18 year old grandson enrolled in a local school district when he's staying with a family member?

The previous answer is correct. The controlling factor is residence, i.e., where your grandson lives, not who his parents are.

My son is being bullied/harassed in school called gay and N word the school is not protecting him what can I do?

Your remedy is New York State's anti-bullying statute, the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Every school in NYS has a DASA coordinator, who is...

My daughter was threaten, bullied and went into a depression. Issue started around November of 2015. The school has failed to ed

You should consult a special education attorney in your area regarding your daughter's educational needs.