My step-child's school says I don't have the right to get his school records. Is this true? Is there anything I can do?

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My step-child's school says I don't have the right to get his school records. Is this true? Is there anything I can do?

May 14, 2012, 08:25:00 AM

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My step-child's school says I don't have the right to get his school records. Is this true? Is there anything I can do?

Ask your spouse to sign this Power Of Attorney Form, then get it notarized. A notarized Power Of Attorney Form allows you to legally act on his behalf and request school records, medical information, etc.

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