Questions answered by Jonathan Seth Corchnoy

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Are public schools required to give information to parents of regular ed 18 year olds? such as mental health counseling, etc.?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

Age 18 is the age of majority in Florida. At that age the student is considered an adult and has the right to control who has access to his...

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Can teachers read my child's emails?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

It is within the rights of a school administration and an employer to monitor E-mails sent out on a school's or employer's computers.

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If I am to live with another family to attend a school, am I able to stay on my parent's insurance?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

You are unclear as to what insurance you refer? Auto? Health? Other? The answer could be different for each and is often fact specific. For...

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Is there a law on holding your transcript with a Technical School or any other schools

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 18, 2014

You don't state why they won't send it. The usual reason is because they are owed unpaid funds. If that is the case, you need to make...

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Can gap insurance depreciate my car after my insurance company already did

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 17, 2014

I agree with Mr. Semanoff. Unlike your regular auto insurance policy that is statutorily regulated, the gap policy only needs to meet the regular...

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Can a college prohibit a student from participating in a program at another university that they do not offer?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 13, 2014

Generally, I agree with Ms. McCall. However, you should look to the enrollment agreement that your son has with his college. There may be some...

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What should I do?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 10, 2014

I agree with Mr. Nachbar. Get a criminal attorney ASAP. Don't say anything else to anyone until you do.

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I was t-boned by a Port Authority plow truck. Can I sue for negligence?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 06, 2014

I might disagree with some of the other responses depending on where the accident occurred. If it occurred one of the bridges that goes between...

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Accident on land owned by gas and oil leasing co., would land owner be liable if not posted.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

Sorry, as mentioned by the NJ attorney, PA also has a statute that protects landowners from those who use their property for recreational purposes...

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Public school district did not follow parental consent form for my minor child.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on February 03, 2014

As to the latter event, you need to speak with someone who litigates first amendment issues. As to the former incident where the SD failed to...

Jonathan Seth Corchnoy's Answers (5819)

Are public schools required to give information to parents of regular ed 18 year olds? such as mental health counseling, etc.?

Can teachers read my child's emails?

If I am to live with another family to attend a school, am I able to stay on my parent's insurance?

Is there a law on holding your transcript with a Technical School or any other schools

Can gap insurance depreciate my car after my insurance company already did

Can a college prohibit a student from participating in a program at another university that they do not offer?

What should I do?

I was t-boned by a Port Authority plow truck. Can I sue for negligence?

Accident on land owned by gas and oil leasing co., would land owner be liable if not posted.

Public school district did not follow parental consent form for my minor child.