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Does this have to do with homeschooling your children? (If no, please skip to the next section of questions.)

How long have you homeschooled your child(ren)?

How old is your child(ren)?

Is your right to homeschool your child threatened? If so, who is threatening your rights, and for what reasons?

If your right to homeschool is threatened, what remedies are available to you? If these are not acceptable to you, what is the reason for that?

If your rights are not being threatened, do you have questions about your rights as a parent to homeschool your child(ren)? If so, please explain the situation, including who is involved, and when important events occurred.

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What is the material or situation(s)?

Why does this material/situation pose a risk to your child(ren)?

Who are the persons or organizations responsible for bringing your child into contact with this material/situation?

Are you trying to prevent having your child(ren) exposed to this material/situation, or has that already happened, and if so, where and when?

Are there remedies available to you outside of a court of law, and if so, have you taken any of them?

Does this have to do with your right to custody of your child(ren)? (If no, please skip to the next section of questions.)

What relation do you have to the child(ren) (i.e. parent, grandparent, foster parent, etc.)?

Do you have full, partial, or no custody? If you have less than full custody, what events led to this?

Are you currently in court over your custody rights? If so, where do the proceedings stand?

If your situation is not fully covered by the above questions, please provide a concise summary of the circumstances that have led you to seek legal assistance. Be as specific and detailed as possible. Include names, ages, dates, places, etc.

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Legal Help Request Form - Parental Rights / Family Autonomy