By Ira M. Fingles, Esq.
Sometime, particularly in situations of divorce or separation, there is a question of which school district is responsible for educating a student with a disability. The answer hinges upon the definition of domicile.
A student is domiciled in a school district if (1) he or she is living with a parent or [...]
Archive for October, 2009
By S. Paul Prior, Esq.
Two major changes have occurred with the Real Life Choices (RLC) Program since January 1, 2009. RLC is a cash option offered in lieu of residential services offered by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to clients on the priority waiting list for residential services. It is also an [...]
By Herbert D. Hinkle, Esq.
Marriage is an especially complicated issue for people with disabilities and their families. Here are some thoughts on the subject.
New Jersey law prohibits the issuance of a marriage license to someone under guardianship. This is an old law and possibly one that is unconstitutional. The courts do have authority to limit [...]
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