Clint Adams is joined by attorney Angie White to discuss options for childcare responsibility in the state of West Virginia. Learn about Temporary Care Agreements, Guardianships, and Adoptions. Clint and Angie share how to file for custody, which cases would be suited for family court versus circuit court, and steps to take to terminate a guardianship agreement. 

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Attorney Aimee Goddard joins Clint Adams to explain the role of Child Protective Services (CPS) and various options for relocating a child in cases of abuse or neglect. Learn about the purpose and responsibilities CPS has in investigating allegations, removing children from harmful environments and finding the best possible new home. Learn about guardians’ rights to an attorney in CPS cases and options for different parties such as an Improvement Period, Legal Guardianship, or Motion to Intervene. Additionally, learn about the Foster Care system and factors to consider if you are thinking of becoming a foster parent in West Virginia. 

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Clint Adams and advocacy manager at Legal Aid of WV, Matt Jividen, discuss how to successfully rent a property and maintain a good relationship with those you are renting from. Hear about the importance of regularly communicating with your landlord, documenting conditions at move-in, and keeping records of correspondence. Learn about the purpose of a security deposit and how to increase the likelihood of getting it returned at the end of your rental period. 

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Legal Aid of WV’s Supervising Attorney for the Legal Help for Renters Program, Katie Marcum, joins Clint Adams to guide listeners through Housing Law in West Virginia. They cover what subsidized housing is and who is qualified for it. What are the reasons tenants may be evicted from public housing and how can you use a “fair hearing” to challenge eviction? What is a Section 8 Housing Voucher and are all landlords required to accept them? What is a Land Contract and what are the pros and cons of engaging in one? Become informed on habitability guidelines all landlords are required to abide by- regardless of the amount of rent tenants pay them. 

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Clint Adams is joined by Project Supervisor Richard Morris to speak about Legal Aid of WV’s Lawyer in the School Program. This program is designed to increase accessibility to free legal services by placing attorneys in a school environment where they can meet with both guardians and older students about civil legal issues. Attorneys can help clients with a broad range of matters including guardianship, domestic violence, divorces, housing issues, and expungement. 

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Clint Adams is joined by attorney Melissa Kahle to discuss what steps you can take if your child has been denied Special Education services. How and when should you file a state complaint or Due Process Complaint? How can you have an independent evaluator or impartial hearing officer assess the situation? What are the benefits of holding a Resolution Meeting between the guardians of the child and the school when a plan is finally established? Hear advice on how to navigate the Special Education Process to get your child the education plan they are entitled to in this episode. 

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Patricia DiFranco, attorney for the Family Advocacy Support & Training Program (FAST) at Legal Aid of WV, joins Clint Adams to speak about options for students seeking Special Education Programs in West Virginia schools. Learn about both 504 plans, derived from section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Individualized Education Plans, or IEPs. Who is responsible for determining if your child qualifies for these programs? What are the differences between the two and which is right for your child’s needs? How can your child receive a Temporary 504 plan if they have a concussion, broken limb, or other temporary condition? 

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Clint Adams and guest attorney Deana Cummings give an overview of Special Education in West Virginia schools. Eligible students have the right to specialized instruction at no cost to the guardians to accommodate their specific needs. Learn about the behavioral signs that your student may benefit from special education, such as a drastic change in grades, disinterest in attending school, and disciplinary issues. Hear about the process of going through your child’s school’s Student Assistance Team (SAT). Clint and Deana share advice on how to best advocate for your child’s education in often intimidating scenarios. 

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Clint Adams and guest attorney Dominque Razzook discuss what domestic violence is and how to obtain a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) if you are a victim of domestic violence. Which relationships qualify as “domestic?” What are the steps needed to apply for a DVPO? When can you seek this service? What are some options if you are experiencing social or behavioral domestic violence? 

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In this episode, Clint Adams is joined by attorney Molly Russell to discuss child support and modifying a child custody agreement. What are the steps to apply for child support through the BCSE (Bureau of Child Support Enforcement)? How do different factors, such as a guardian having a disability or being incarcerated, affect awarded child support? What should you do if you have a substantial financial change, such as losing a job? What are your options for modifying custody if one guardian is planning to move to another location either in state or out of state?

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