You become a legal adult at age 18. Public school education, after turning age 18, is based on where you live, not where the Guardian lives. Until...

I have a special needs child with autism who is 17 how do I go about getting guardianship for her in NJ?

A guardianship requires a petition to the court. Under the uniform adult guardianship proceeding act a parent can file a petition for guardianship...

Why is my son who has been diagnosed ADHD, ODD, bipolar disorder, impulse control disorder is being published as a regular stude

Any student with an IEP is entitled to a manifestation determination review (MDR) prior to a disciplinary action. The MDR determines whether the...

Do I need to become my Autistic son's guardian? He'll be turning 18 in November.

It depends on his level of cognitive understanding. On one hand, a Power of Attorney by your son when he turns 18 to you may be sufficient. On the...

My son is autistic and has an active iep and any and all schools are telling us he requires to much for there facilities

Your child is entitled to an appropriate public education with meaningful benefits and measurable results under the IDEA. It is the IEP that...

If I am appointed legal guardian for a parent, can the court give me the power to initiate a divorce on behalf of my parent?

Under the Uniform Adult Guardianship & Adult Proceeding Act you will need specific consent of the Court for such power in the Order of Appointment.

Do I need to file for child custody in Florida, or can I file in California?

You should seek an attorney consultation beyond AVVO. Generally, under the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act, the court that...

Private school

There is insufficient information to answer your question. You can check with the Virginia Counsel of Private Education to see if this school is...

Do I have grounds for child discrimination when my sons diagnosed ADHD, ADD, and bipolor in regular schools...

A student with an IEP and the parent have rights protected by the IDEA. The purpose of the IEP is to provide your son with an appropriate...

Do I need an attorney for a Superintendent/parent meeting to discuss my 16 yr old son's suspension?

The issue with school discipline is zero tolerance. The school can discipline. Whether the discipline is appropriate could be raised. In general,...