Resources for Parents in High-Conflict Divorce Situations
A Resource Guide for Illinois ParentsNavigating a high-conflict divorce is one of the most challenging experiences a parent can face. The resources below — books, Illinois-specific legal tools, organizations, and […]
When a Parent’s Conduct Can Limit Their Time with a Child: Understanding Parenting Time Restrictions Under the IMDMA
If you are going through a divorce or parenting dispute in Illinois, one of the most pressing questions you may face is this: Can a court restrict how much time […]
When the School Offers a 504 Plan: What Parents Should Do
When a child is struggling and the parent raises the question of special education, school personnel sometimes respond with a proposal to “try a 504 Plan first.” In some cases […]
504 Plan vs. IEP: What Parents Need to Know About the Legal Difference
For parents whose child has a disability, the question of whether the school should provide a 504 Plan or an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is one of the most consequential […]
Understanding the Endrew F. Standard: What “Appropriately Ambitious” Means in a Due Process Hearing
The substantive question in nearly every special education due process hearing is whether the school district has offered the child a free appropriate public education, or FAPE, as that term […]