My girl friend of over 22 years is in the hospital and we are not married. what rights do I have to talk for her care

Given the information you have provided, you likely need to talk to an attorney in the state of Oregon who practices Guardianship law to determine...

Can a conservatorship be awarded based on a criminal case?

Generally, the appointment of a conservator over an individual requires a court order declaring the individual is financially incapacitated and...

Generally, when a car deal depends on financing part of the purchase price, the dealer will look to sell the loan to a third party financer at the...

We have a special needs daughter with Autism who is 18. We want to know if we can keep her in HS instead of transition program?

The majority of state laws and regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) require school districts to provide...

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If a college student is diagnosed with having depression/anxiety, is there anything to do to fight a termination from college?

Generally, termination from a college is governed by policies laid out in a student handbook or course catalog. These policies can also often be...

Do I need a special education lawyer?

Generally, when a student who is receiving special education and related services under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) moves from one...

Can I include punitive damages in a due process hearing against the school district? Upon what is the value of damages based?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) does not allow punitive or other monetary damages in a due process hearing. The remedies...

What recourse do I, as a parent, have to challenge a my daughter's academic placement?

Generally, which particular teacher a student will have is a decision that is within the discretion of the school district. However, a school...

I have a 12yr. grandson, who is ADHD/504, but did not get a FAPE, or any Accommodations Plans to get an appropriate education.

Generally, a school or district has an affirmative duty to identify and evaluate any student it has reason to suspect has a disability. Typically,...

Can i sue public school for my child who is 9 with disabilities and has an iep that was not followed and another student hit her

Generally, a parent with a complaint about the special education services that their child has received must go through one of two administrative...