FERPA Noncustodial Parents' Rights: Understanding Your Educational Access

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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records, also provides certain rights to noncustodial parents. Understanding these rights can help noncustodial parents stay involved in their children’s education and ensure their rights are respected. FERPA defines a noncustodial parent as a parent who is … Read more

What is a Noncustodial Parent?

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In families where parents do not live together, the term “noncustodial parent” refers to the parent who does not have primary physical custody of their children. This can occur due to a variety of circumstances, including divorce, separation, or never having lived together. The noncustodial parent typically has visitation rights and responsibilities, but the extent … Read more