What's the Law Say?

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Welcome to Legal Aid of WV’s podcast, What’s the Law Say? Each episode, Legal Director Clint Adams and knowledgeable guests discuss legal topics that can quickly impact West Virginians’ lives and offers real solutions and guidance for those legal issues.

Legal Aid of WV is a nonprofit law firm. All information is up-to-date on the date published and may change at any time. This podcast is legal information and should not take the place of legal advice from an attorney.

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Episodes

10 - Successful Renters Program

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Mar 04, 2023•31 min•Ep. 10

9 - Public Housing, Evictions, and Renters' Rights

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 ...

Mar 04, 2023•28 min•Ep. 9

8 - LAWV’s Lawyer in the School Program

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Mar 04, 2023•22 min•Ep. 8

7 - Special Education III – Next Steps if Your Child is Denied

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 ...

Mar 04, 2023•34 min•Ep. 7

6 - Special Education II – Special Education Plans

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...

Mar 04, 2023•32 min•Ep. 6

5 - Special Education in WV Schools

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 Tea...

Mar 04, 2023•30 min•Ep. 5

4 - Legal Protection against Domestic Abuse

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 04, 2023•29 min•Ep. 4

3 - Child Support and Custody Modification

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 p...

Mar 04, 2023•33 min•Ep. 3

2 - Navigating Shared Child Custody

Clint Adams is joined by Courtney Klus, leader of the Family Law Task Force at Legal Aid of WV, to discuss factors of sharing child custody between separated guardians. When the courts automatically favor 50/50 custody between guardians, what arguments and evidence can be used to alter this custody division? Can older children share their preferences with the court? What are the benefits of getting a guardian ad litem (an attorney that represents the child’s best interest in a custody case) or a...

Mar 04, 2023•30 min•Ep. 2

1 - Property Settlement in Divorce

Lorraine Eckard joins host Clint Adams to discuss the basics of the divorce process and the dividing of property between parties in accordance with West Virginia law. What are the legal reasons, or grounds, to file for divorce and what evidence is needed to meet certain grounds? What is an appraisal and how is it important for equally dividing property? What distinguishes marital property from individual property? Clint and Lorraine answer all this and more in episode one of “What’s the Law Say?...

Mar 04, 2023•31 min•Ep. 1

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