coffeefreak Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I got an e-mail this week from "Home Educating Family" magazine. If you subscribe for 2 years you get a free year of membership to HLA Besides being less expensive than HSLDA, they will take on ANY court case related to "religious liberty issues", even those that do not involve homeschooling. Does anyone have any info or experience with this group? Can I have your 2 cents? We've always belonged to HSLDA, but we're finding the cost prohibitive this year. Blessings! Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndTheBoys Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 :lurk5: Anyone? Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I just saw something about this, too! I'd like to know... and if there's a problem with an ex and homeschooling... I'd love it if they'd help on that, too! Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 The advantage that HSLDA has is that its attorneys are homeschoolers themselves *and* they are constitutional experts with *many* years of working with homeschool laws and cases. I have seen some hs cases mishandled because the attorneys were not specialists in homeschooling issues. You can make payments to HSLDA, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 Ellie, Sure, but it's $10 a month with a $10 start up fee coming to over $100 a year. Plus, you're right, regular lawyers have mishandled homeschool cases in the past. Don't get me wrong, we are HUGE advocates of HSLDA. I have spoken with them several times over the years and I find their help invaluable. But in a world where people are getting smart about how to persecute homeschoolers, our lawsuits aren't always homeschool specific. An organization willing to help with any religious civil liberty, not just homeschooling might be a better way to go. Especially for $15 a year. I have to admit, I've also been bothered by some of the causes HSLDA has picked up in the past two years. Things that have nothing at all to do with homeschooling (IMO - because I know there are those that don't agree with me). Plus, in this economy, I don't know that I can justify spending $95-120 for a year of HSLDA when there's an organization available to me for $15 a year. Thanks for your input! Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inactive Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 You know the saying... "You get what you pay for." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Conley Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 HSLDA has the connections and experience to deal with HS legal issues. I don't have to agree with them about every little thing in order to recognize that our agendas mesh fairly well - for now. Personally, they seem to be predominantly supportive of Evangelical organizations and causes. No offense to Evangelicals, but I'm NOT an Evangelical. There are times when I want a bit of rest from the agendas and organizations they push. That being said, HSLDA does really understand the scope and breadth of all things homeschool. They are quick to realize when an apparently obscure case or superficially irrelevant case may actually be critical. They are super responsive to all problems each and every one of their members brings to their attention, no matter how minor. They've earned my support, in spite of our political and theological differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 HSLDA has the connections and experience to deal with HS legal issues. I don't have to agree with them about every little thing in order to recognize that our agendas mesh fairly well - for now. Personally, they seem to be predominantly supportive of Evangelical organizations and causes. No offense to Evangelicals, but I'm NOT an Evangelical. There are times when I want a bit of rest from the agendas and organizations they push. That being said, HSLDA does really understand the scope and breadth of all things homeschool. They are quick to realize when an apparently obscure case or superficially irrelevant case may actually be critical. They are super responsive to all problems each and every one of their members brings to their attention, no matter how minor. They've earned my support, in spite of our political and theological differences. Thanks Elizabeth! Your post has been the most helpful so far. I appreciate your response! Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 HSLDA called me on Wed. They agreed to waive the $10 fee to pay by the month. They weren't happy about it, but they did it. Blessings! Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Five_Solas Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 This provides a nice comparison. http://homeschoollegaladvantage.com/frequently-asked-questions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Thanks Five Solas! That is a good comparison! Dorinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I just saw something about this, too! I'd like to know... and if there's a problem with an ex and homeschooling... I'd love it if they'd help on that, too!Carrie The link provided said the following: Divorce: We are receiving a growing number of calls concerning divorce where one parent wishes to continue home educating but the other does not. We cannot intervene to represent one party or the other, as this is essentially a dispute between the parents. However, when needed and where appropriate we are available to provide written memoranda or briefs or expert witnesses to the party seeking to continue home education. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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