Learn where legal information comes from and how to locate the actual statute, rule, opinion, policy or form.
Use official state legislative websites whenever possible. APP will link directly to relevant code sections rather than relying on unsourced summaries.
APP will provide research guidance for Google Scholar, official state appellate court opinion databases, federal courts and other legitimate sources.
Future tools will explain case citations, statute citations, binding versus persuasive authority, published versus unpublished opinions, and useful search terms.
APP helps parents find and understand sources. It does not tell a parent what claim to bring, what motion to file, or predict how a court will rule.
APP provides legal information, research tools, and self-help resources only. It is not legal advice, does not provide legal representation, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney. Laws, rules, policies, and procedures can change; users should verify current information with the official source.