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I cannot work and only get about 400 a month in child support, not enough to live on.. When i did work, i gave them all my money and child support, even gave them my recent tax returns, about 400. We never agreed on me paying rent but i belive that counts, what do i do??
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answered on Apr 17, 2017
Your parents would have to go through a proper eviction process to get you out. They would have to give you notice, and then file an eviction action in court. If they don't do that, they could be liable to you for improper eviction. But if they do follow the proper eviction process, they... View More
N move out
answered on Apr 10, 2017
If you do, you can end up in juvenile detention. Why would you drop out of school? Everyone needs a proper education to be able to earn a decent living and be productive. Without a job, how/where would you live? Will you have health insurance? What if you get sick or hurt? Talk to your school... View More
Not listening and so fourth.
I believe it stems from underlying issues which the school fails to address. Such as depression. But, no one (school counselor or principal ) have tried to speak with him without yelling, and calling me and suspending him. This concerns me.
answered on Apr 6, 2017
You should obtain a lawyer prior to going to court for any criminal matter. A local criminal lawyer will be able to tell you the strength of school's case and how best to handle. The earlier you contact the lawyer before court, the better.
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answered on Mar 10, 2017
Talk to your school counselor, parents, family members, and others. You need to finish high school and get enough education to be able to support yourself as an adult. That's probably what they are telling you. You can talk to a lawyer, and the lawyer will tell you the same thing. If you... View More
i have had plans for over a year now and my parents want to interfere in them. the reason i wont graduate is because i transferred from a vocational school back to a regular school due to very limited actual learning there (known everything they taught since 6th grade) and am behind on all my... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2017
Once you turn 18, you are legally an adult and can make your own decisions, good or bad. If you leave, will you have health insurance? Can you afford to live independently, pay for a car, car insurance, etc.? Why are you not graduating? Do you have plans to complete your education? If not,... View More
My mom said that her mom has to sign a piece of paper letting her sign herself in and out of school but she's 18 so i don't think she needs her mom's permission. also, can my friend remove her mom from her guardian list or whatever contacts the parents with absences and information.... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2017
Isn't the real question that she is missing school? Obviously, her mother is concerned when she misses school. Are you? Is your mother concerned about that? Why is she even staying with you. If she is 18, she is legally an adult and can make her own decisions. But if she is missing... View More
A teacher lets students pass out tests/ exams after they are graded and in the education documentation for grades. This would violate FERPA right? I know of the supreme court case against the school district for peer grading but the supreme court dismissed it because it was not in the grade record... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
You are referring to Owasso Indep. Sch. Dist. No. I-011 v. Falvo, 534 U.S. 426 (2002). I don't read your facts as a violation of FERPA. Here's why. Under the Act, "federal funds are to be withheld from school districts that have `a policy or practice of permitting the release of... View More
My son will be 18 on May 29th, 2017. I work but don't make enough to pay everything..so he works an helps me out.
answered on Dec 13, 2016
With parental permission, the school can allow him to drop out. But, think this through. He must be close to graduation. His future will look a lot better with a diploma, not a GED. There is a difference.
Would a underage kid be able to do GED classes at the age of 17, because they cant do normal ones, online schooling is just stressful?
answered on Dec 13, 2016
Most GED programs require the child no longer be eligible for public high school education, so the answer is probably no. But, a child with serious issues is also entitled to certain considerations under the law. The school may be required to provide appropriate programming.
I have never hit her I spanked her times in 3 years. She told us 2 weeks ago the exact same thing about her teacher. She is slow also and says alot that doesn't make sense. Should we be worried. We are a week from having our son and are now worried child services will try to take our kids.
answered on Nov 22, 2016
If you are not married, then the kids are not necessarily "our kids." The mother has sole legal custody of the children unless there has been some sort of court order establishing parental rights, or an adoption, etc. Child services will investigate the situation and determine what is... View More
It was an online school and it was for failed attendance.
answered on Oct 7, 2016
I doubt it. They may be some consequences for both of you, but jail would be extreme.
The person that struck him thought he threw food at him so this is why he hit my son camera shows the other person hit first my son was grabbed by a police officer before he could do anything but my son was very upset and asked to be restrained so he did not do anything stupid
answered on Aug 9, 2016
The best thing to do with any charge is to hire an attorney.
Do I also need permission from someone at the school?
answered on May 3, 2016
This is in the Ohio forum, though it gives your location as MI. In OH, you do technically need school permission to drop out.
It is the school district's policy to start a student's high school "graduation clock" based on when they started high school anywhere in the world. When students from refugee camps bring in transcripts showing they have completed any coursework, those credits are honored but... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2016
It's unclear what your stake in this is. Are you a student? A parent? A taxpayer? A teacher? An administrator? I'm not aware of any provision which would make an otherwise untimely graduation timely, or discount it, simply because the student arrived from a foreign country or refugee... View More
the private schools accept him but we are unsure of guardianship. I'm over 21 years old. I have a job on campus and my family can provide more than enough the financial responsibility requirement. Can a F-1 student be guardian for another F-1 student? I heard that only U.S. citizens could... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2016
If you are under 21, i highly doubt you could be your brother's guardian. I suggest you consult with an immigration attorney regarding this matter. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations. All the best.
-Shan Potts
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answered on Dec 15, 2015
You can...note however that your parents remain responsible for your shelter, food, education, and healthcare even after you turn 18 provided you remain on track to graduate from high school. If you drop out, you will relieve them of this responsibility, and they can put you on your own.
I'm seventeen and we have recently moved out of state about over a month ago. I have before been in trouble with truancy because My doctor told me I have an infection in my body but all days were excused. We have told my public defender about all medical things and we told him we had moved and... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2015
You are represented by an attorney, and so it really is not proper for us to discuss your case with you. I suggest you provide your attorney with confirmation from the new school that the child is enrolled, attending, and doing well.
answered on Dec 10, 2015
What? Are you asking if a teacher is required by law to answer a quesiton? If so, the answer is no.
The reason of me specifying Im 17 is because I have a car, the ability to go, and I can say it is not her fault and entirely mine, I missed 27 days last year and I only got a warning at 12 days. I tried looking at the laws but its hard to decipher as every case is different, she refuses to call me... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2015
I believe this should have the answers to all your questions. https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse/Pages/LawYouCanUse-243.aspx
answered on Oct 5, 2015
This has already happened and you are asking if it can happen, right? It is not a basic question at all, and requires that one know the school rules for that school.
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