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Step son in a mess, providing proof?

So step son got himself in a head of legal trouble. DH went down to KY and is dealing with a ton of stuff. He is a mess, and wants me down there really just to be there for him. I would had gone with him when he left, but I had an exam that could not be made up. So, I was hoping to leave tomorrow morning. I talked to my professor to schedule a time to make up her test, since in her syllabus she states you can with notice. She then says ok, but you need ot provide proof, a certificate or documentation! and it needs to be approved...

All I told her is that it was a family emergency and I was going out of town for a few days.

I have no idea what type of documentation I could provide.

I can barely understand her, emailed her and the dean as well.

Any ideas? Police report mug shot, what?

Re: Step son in a mess, providing proof?

  • All you can do is ask what she requires.  Just explain the situation as clearly as possible and the reason you need to be there.  I'm sure all professors are used to getting lied to and they are just looking for anything to prove that your sudden family emergency isn't just a trip to the beach.
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  • Proof of travel?  Hotel receipts?  Copies of checks written to lawyers?  (I'm thinking of proof that doesn't involve you telling your professor all the details.)  Still, bring copies of everything in case.
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  • I am a professor, and, yes, we have a lot of "dead grandmothers" around exam weeks. For me, virtually any kind of written proof will suffice, but you'll want to check with her for specifics. I would think that a police report or court schedule would be appropriate in this situation.
  • I tend to forget that everyone is not honest and like to take advantage of others and situations!

    I emailed her and the dean asking for more specifics. Trying to get copies of something, its just a mess right now..

    The police report from the newspaper is online, think shell take that?

  • Perhaps his attorney would vouch for you? If the incident made the papers, you could forward her the articles form the local paper.
  • since those are her rules ask her.

     

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    I tend to forget that everyone is not honest and like to take advantage of others and situations!

    I emailed her and the dean asking for more specifics. Trying to get copies of something, its just a mess right now..

    The police report from the newspaper is online, think shell take that?

    I would. And, just as an FYI, at most universities at least, there's no need to involve the Dean in something like this. Deans get involved if you and a professor can't work something out AND you go to the professor's chair and you, the professor, and the chair can't work something out.

    Sorry you're dealing with this :(

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