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Supporting Disabled Adult Children in Illinois: Post-Majority Obligations Under the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act
One of the most challenging questions families face during or after a divorce involves the financial support of a child who cannot become self-supporting due to a disability. In Illinois, the law provides a specific mechanism to address this circumstance by allowing courts to order continued support even after a child reaches […]
Special Needs Divorce Considerations in Illinois: What Families Need to Know
Divorce is complex under any circumstances. When a child or dependent adult has special needs, however, the legal, financial, and practical considerations multiply. Illinois law provides some tools to help families protect vulnerable dependents, but these cases require careful planning to avoid unintended consequences—especially involving government benefits, long-term care, and […]
Parenting Coordination
Parenting Coordination serves two purposes: Parenting Coordination starts with a court order or written agreement for these services. Whatever document is used it is important that it be as specific as possible. Rule 909 clearly outlines what the P.C. can and cannot do. Section 909 informs as to the duties […]
Divorce Involving Special Needs Children: Legal Considerations Under Illinois Law
Divorces involving children with special needs present distinct legal and practical challenges. Family law practitioners in Illinois must navigate not only the traditional aspects of custody (now referred to as “allocation of parental responsibilities”), parenting time, and support, but also the unique needs of these vulnerable children whose care often […]
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES: CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
In August, Governor Pritzker signed a bill into law to help schools properly address childhood trauma with trained teachers, administrators and staff. At least 40% of children in Illinois have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience. At least 10% of youth across the state have had three or more […]
Advocacy Tips for Parents Staying on Top of Your Child’s Education
Resources: www.understood.org Our office is available for consultation and or representation in special education, bullying, and educational concerns. Please feel free to email us at mmoran@grundlaw.com or call (312)-640-0500.
Specific Learning Disabilities / Dyslexia and the Science of Reading
Twenty-six years ago, I opened the Child and Family Law Center of the North Shore, now a division of Grund & Leavitt). Some of you who have known me well are aware that one of the inspirations for this law practice was my journey with my own dyslexic son. We […]
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
This school year has been one where student’s mental health issues have been at the top of mind in cases in our office. Regrettably, this has been a period where calls from clients often involves bullying, threats of school violence, and bringing weapons to school. These are not neatly categorized […]
NEW GUIDANCE HELPS SCHOOLS SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES and AVOID DISCRIMINATORY USE OF DISCIPLINE
On July 19,2022, the Department of Education for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) released guidance to assist public elementary and secondary schools fulfill their responsibilities to meet the needs of students with disabilities and avoid discriminatory use of student discipline. These newly released […]
The Minor’s Right to Confidentiality under Illinois Law
Parents are often shocked at how much control their minor child has over their mental health records. In a post-dissolution of marriage proceeding, the petitioner mother sought to restrict the father’s parenting time with their minor child based on allegations that the father would continue to interfere with the medical […]
The Child and Family Law Center: Advocating for the Legal Rights of Children for over 25 years
What does it take to win a Due Process Hearing? A due process hearing is one of the mechanisms for resolving disputes regarding special education services between parents and school districts. Other less formal options such as mediation or a resolution session are available and typically occur before the parties […]
Getting the Right Reading Intervention Shouldn’t Be So Hard
It has been nearly 26 years since I started my practice with a focus on special education law and advocacy for children and adolescents. The practice is and was inspired and informed by my own son’s struggle with dyslexia. I was fortunate to have both the financial ability and resources […]
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Supporting Disabled Adult Children in Illinois: Post-Majority Obligations Under the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act 
Special Needs Divorce Considerations in Illinois: What Families Need to Know 
Parenting Coordination 
Divorce Involving Special Needs Children: Legal Considerations Under Illinois Law 
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES: CHILDHOOD TRAUMA