Category Archives: Juvenile Law

Support For a Non-Minor Child with a Disability

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Micki Moran

1 in 59 children are diagnosed with autism according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 750 ILCS 5/513.5 is the statute that governs the support of an adult child with a disability. This is an increasingly common issue … Continue reading →

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Apps for Divorcing Parents

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Micki Moran

It centralizes communication and helps with organization. Even for divorcing or divorced parents it has been my experience that the apps provide a less emotional vehicle for communication. Using an app can also limit the he said, she said phenomenon. … Continue reading →

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Autism and Police Interaction

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Micki Moran

Over the past several months I have had several cases of young people with autism who have been involved with the police for a variety of reasons. In my practice this is not an uncommon situation. However, I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Illinois School Discipline Reform Law: Effective September, 2016

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Micki Moran

Discipline Reform:   Governor Rauner signed into law dramatic reforms in school discipline. The intent of the law is to use suspensions and expulsions as a last resort. Illinois has one of the widest disparities between black and white students … Continue reading →

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Help: Do I need an Attorney?

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Micki Moran

Despite the difficulties some parents encounter, most disputes between school district and parents are resolved without the need for interventions from attorneys. That is the good news. However, as evidenced by my practice that has continued to grow over the … Continue reading →

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Karma

Posted on March 29, 2013 by MickiMoran

Last week I received a call from a lawyer who had reviewed a CLE presentation I had done on School Discipline. He was handling his first expulsion case and wanted some advice. I was busy and thought for a brief … Continue reading →

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Twenty Somethings – A Unique Practice Area

Posted on January 10, 2013 by MickiMoran

In the early days of opening our child -focused practice, we represented mostly children and adolescents. However, as the years have gone by, our focus has expanded to include legal representation of emerging young adults as a significant population.*  (ages … Continue reading →

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