Legal Services for Families & Children

Micki Moran, J.D.

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Our Legal Services

Family Law

We focus on a child-centered approach to minimize conflict.

Juvenile & Criminal Law

Long term outcomes are the focus, to reduce issues in the future.

Special Needs Divorce

Special Needs Divorce can quickly become complicated.

Bullying

Representation for bullying situations in & out of school.

School Discipline, Suspension, Expulsion

We protect both the student’s legal and educational interests.

Special Education & School Law

Special needs advocacy in the school system is a specialty.

Autism-Related Services

Unique concerns must be considered when dealing with Autism.

Mental Health & Disability

We have extensive experience dealing with complex issues.

We Do Things Differently

We are cost-conscious in everything we do.

We offer free consultations on divorce and guardianship cases.

We are intent on improving the client’s legal results for families and children in family law situations.

We give our clients our attention (return phone calls promptly, assist in planning for the future for children and parents).

We work collaboratively with other professionals to get the best outcomes.

At The Child and Family Law Center, we are committed to accommodating our client’s needs. We offer in-person meetings or video conferencing for your convenience.

The Child & Family Law Center of the North Shore, LTD. is a Chicago and Northern Illinois law firm started by Mary “Micki” Moran with practice areas in special education, juvenile, divorce and custody, DCFS matters, guardianship and mental health law.

Our attorneys and staff are devoted to addressing the legal issues faced by children, teens and their families. Our office represents a variety of youth with different disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, mental illness, genetic disorders and other developmental disorders in special education and related matters.

Announcements & VIP Links

A Guide to IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) & 504 Plans for Illinois Families

Northern Public Radio — An interview with Micki Moran about work with IEPs & 504 plans.
Click the link HERE for a guide and listen to the conversation.
Research Based Interventions Matter for Students with Dyslexia

A school district’s failure to articulate research-based interventions for a student with dyslexia results in their responsibility for paying for tuition for a private school where the student did not receive appropriate education. CLICK HERE to read Due Process Decision. For more information about Dyslexia, check out Advocating for Your Child with Dyslexia.
Hope for the Young LGBTQ
Pacers National Bullying Prevention Center