If i have a teaching contract that doesn't go into effect until July, am I bound to that contract or may i leave the job before

It's hard to answer the question without reading the contract. You might talk to HR about your opportunity to teach elsewhere. The earlier you...

Can I sue my father for not paying my student loans???

I understand your frustration with huge student loan debt. Just make sure suing your dad is a road you're prepared to go down. The impact on your...

I think a less extreme remedy would be to write a letter asking this individual to stop. The letter can be from you or an attorney. A letter from...

My former employer is appealing my unemployment determinatio and included a statement in the hearing paperwork that may be libel

As far as libel goes, there are a couple things going on. First, in some states, former employers generally have a qualified immunity to make...

Do I need Legal representation regarding special education services?

I would say you do need an attorney. I specialize in special education law in Texas and if we get word from a parent that a school is ignoring a...

What should my mother in-law do if cps is not doing the right thing?

I also agree. With my clients, I generally tell them to play ball with CPS. With cases of abuse/neglect, CPS and the courts are so used to seeing...

If government agencies continually refuse to provide answers to questions on policy and procedure by refusing to acknowlege

I would submit an official open records request. Iowa's laws regarding open records requests can be found at the link I provided. Once you submit...