Adverse possession is a legal concept that allows someone to claim ownership of land if they use it for a long time under certain conditions, even if it originally belonged to someone else.
Special Education
Adverse Possession in Tennessee
The idea of adverse possession comes from the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is the maximum amount of time available to sue someone.in Tennessee.
Has Your Child Been Suspended from School for More than 10 Days?
It seems like children can get suspended for anything these days. While this can be frustrating for a parent who works full-time and must now juggle a child who is now needing to stay at home for a prolonged time,…
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Do Not Fear Retaliation From the School
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits retaliation.[1] If you, as a student, parent, teacher, or other person whose life may be affected by the school, bring a complaint to the school about a potential civil rights violation,…
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When You Find Yourself Googling “Help with 504 Plan”
Whether your child’s school has said something to you, or you just suspect your child may be an exceptional child, you have found yourself on the internet searching “504 plan,” and you’re not sure what’s coming next. Unfortunately, there can…
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Exceptional Child Athletes
It can be tough for exceptional children who have an interest in playing sports. It may be that a child with a disability can run, jump, swim, etc. just as well as his or her non-disabled peers, but what if…
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Carter Cases
If you have found yourself in a battle with your child’s public school over his or her Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), and you have removed (or are intending to remove) your child from that school and enrolled him or her…
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I Can’t Afford a Lawyer
We hear it all the time. For one reason or another, there are many people who genuinely need a lawyer’s help but can’t afford to hire one. Such a circumstance is certainly true for many parents of children with special…
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You Need a Lawyer for Your Child’s IEP Battle
If you are battling with your child’s school over some aspect of your child’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), you need a lawyer’s help. Okay, you may not “need” a lawyer, but you are far better off having one help you. …
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IEP’s and Your Child’s Rights
When it comes to developing an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for your child, you may disagree with the school over the accommodations your child needs. When that happens, you need to know your options to resolve the dispute and make…
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