Prepare Your College Student for a Smooth School Year Free of Legal Challenges
22 Julio 2024 - 8:37AM
Young adults heading off to college in the fall are often unaware
of potential legal considerations their “adult” status presents.
These issues fall into two categories: personal and criminal. A
single poor choice in either area can have a lifelong impact.
Personal matters include establishing a durable power of attorney
for health care, FERPA forms, cyber safety and academic dishonesty.
Criminal issues range from distracted driving, to alcohol and drug
charges, to consent.
"With the excitement surrounding this new chapter of life, legal
realties are often overlooked. The college years can present
parents and their adult children with unique legal challenges and
opportunities,” said attorney, Alex Rusek.
Before you and your young adult get started on their packing and
textbook list, there are some things that should be discussed
first, such as establishing a durable power of attorney for health
care emergencies, how to avoid potential legal challenges and what
to do should the young adult find themselves in a situation where
criminal charges may be brought.
As a resource for these discussions, Foster Swift has developed
a video series addressing the following topics:
- Bullying: Strategies on how to deal with
bullying, the consequences of bullying, and deciding when and if an
attorney should be involved.
- Distracted Driving: Understand the dangers and legal
consequences of distracted driving, especially as young adults head
off to college.
- Durable Power of Attorney: Learn the importance
of having your adult child set up a durable power of attorney and
health care durable power of attorney to ensure financial and
medical matters are taken care of in an emergency.
- Cybersecurity & Identity Theft: Gain valuable
insights into how to talk to your college student about proper
technology use and safety in the digital age.
- Cyberbullying and Online Defamation: How to
address issues relating to cyberbullying and defamation and legal
ways to handle it.
- Facing Criminal Charges: Learn crucial
information on what to do when your child is charged with a
crime.
- Importance of Consent: An overview of consent and
the legal ramifications when students engage in nonconsensual
sexual acts.
- Common Legal Pitfalls: An overview of frequent
scenarios students may encounter and ways to avoid them during
their academic career.
“Our goal with this video series is to provide young adults and
their parents with the legal knowledge and resources they need to
make informed decisions and safeguard their well-being and their
future,” Alex continued.
These videos along with other resources are available on Foster
Swift’s website:
fosterswift.com/f-practices-avoiding-legal-consequences-parents-college-students.html
and social media for convenient access. Foster Swift encourages
parents and students to take advantage of this valuable information
to promote a safer and more secure college experience.
Attorneys Bryan Cermak and Alex Rusek are available for further
comment on these issues. For media inquiries or to schedule an
interview, please contact:
Jake LeuvoyMarketing Communications
Specialistjleuvoy@fosterswift.com313 S. Washington SquareLansing,
MI 48933517.371.8125
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Since 1902, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC has provided
comprehensive legal services to businesses, municipalities and
individuals. The firm employs 100 attorneys and over 100 support
staff in five locations: Lansing, Detroit, Southfield, Grand
Rapids, and Holland. In 2023, Foster Swift achieved Midsize
Mansfield Certified Plus designation which recognizes law firms for
the inclusivity and transparency of their leadership processes for
attorneys. For more information about the firm, its attorneys, and
to access recent publications, visit www.fosterswift.com.
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Kimberly P. Hafley
Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC
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