(from Fisher Phillips) Independent schools frequently find themselves having to manage situations that result from custody disputes. Law firm Fisher Phillips provides tips on navigating four frequent situations:
- If a parent tells you the other parent is not to pick up their child or have access to their educational records, ask the parent for a copy of a court order imposing those limitations.
- To avoid getting caught in the middle of contentious divorces, communicating expectations to parents is key. Consider adding a policy to your school’s parent/student handbook stating you need to see any relevant court orders.
- If parents continue to drag you into their dispute, you may want to send them a letter re-asserting the basic rules of the road.
- If a parent asks for school administration or employees to speak with their divorce attorney, testify on a parent’s behalf, or provide documentation to their lawyer, you should let the parent know that your employees will not voluntarily
speak with the parent’s lawyer or provide letters or documents to lawyers.
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