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Are Schools Using Student Privacy Laws to Cover up Crimes?

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Are Schools Using Student Privacy Laws to Cover up Crimes?

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30/01/2016

Laws that protect student privacy can also harm efforts to discover and investigate campus crimes. And they may be abused by schools to shield themselves, rather than students. Preferring to…

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Working out a custody and visitation schedule with your ex was hard enough -- the least they could do is abide by it. Unfortunately, when one parent is interfering with custody or visitation, there are no easy answers to such a complex emotional and legal problem. But there are some better and worse things to do if your ex is denying visitation time. Don'ts Many parents' first reaction is to deny child support, if possible. As the thinking goes, if I stop paying, maybe the ex will relent and give me more visitation. But there might not be a worse idea. Issues of child support and child visitation, at least in the eyes of the court, are treated as completely separate legal issues. And if you fail to meet your child support obligations, it will only result in punishment from the court. You may also think that if your ex doesn't have to abide by that visitation schedule or parenting agreement, then neither do you. This also couldn't be further from the truth. Trading violations of custody orders will only escalate an already volatile situation. Do's Talk to your ex. I know, this may not be the most appealing solution in light of the denial of visitation, but the more these conflicts can be handled between you two (as opposed to in front of a judge), the better. And if communication with your ex is proving too difficult or impossible, perhaps try and get a mediator, professional or not, involved. The key is to resolve the conflict as peacefully as possible, before emotions get out of hand and the legal system gets involved. Document the times your ex is denying visitation, and make sure you keep accurate records of your attempts to visit your child. If you do need to file a complaint with the court regarding parenting time interference, you're going to want the evidence to back it up. (This is also where your good behavior in regards to the parenting agreement will come in handy.) Child custody issues are fraught with emotion, which is why communication, de-escalation, and non-legal means of dispute resolution are so important. If that fails, you should contact an experienced child custody attorney to discuss your case.

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What to Do If Your Ex Denied Visitation Time

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29/01/2016

Working out a custody and visitation schedule with your ex was hard enough — the least they could do is abide by it. Unfortunately, when one parent is interfering with…

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Which States Increased Their Minimum Wage This Year?

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Which States Increased Their Minimum Wage This Year?

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28/01/2016

2015 was a big year for employment and wage law. Gig workers got unions. Cheerleaders got employee status. Heck, even Walmart raised their wages. And a whole bunch of cities…

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Legal Malpractice or Just Bad Lawyering?

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20/01/2016

A lawyer is an administrator, counselor, clerk, earpiece and voice, sword and shield. It’s a lot to ask and not everyone does every aspect of the job just right. Sadly,…

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Who Pays for Stolen Packages?

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20/01/2016

A stolen package is a terrible thing. Whether it was a gift for your child, or something valuable sent from someone you care about — you are going to be…

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Legal How-To: Research a Lawyer’s Reputation

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20/01/2016

Sometimes, whether you win or lose your legal battle will depend just as much on the attorney you hire as the law and the facts of your case. That’s why…

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Law and Daily Life

Are Schools Using Student Privacy Laws to Cover up Crimes?

What to Do If Your Ex Denied Visitation Time

Which States Increased Their Minimum Wage This Year?

Legal Malpractice or Just Bad Lawyering?

Who Pays for Stolen Packages?

Legal How-To: Research a Lawyer’s Reputation

Understanding the Safety Act: Provisions, Impact, and Controversies

FMLA 2024: Can You Fire Someone While They’re on Leave?

2024 HSA and FSA Contribution Limits: Maximize Your Healthcare Savings

4 Tips for Getting through a Separation or Divorce

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Understanding the Safety Act: Provisions, Impact, and Controversies

FMLA 2024: Can You Fire Someone While They’re on Leave?

2024 HSA and FSA Contribution Limits: Maximize Your Healthcare Savings

4 Tips for Getting through a Separation or Divorce