In this episode of the Texas Family Law Insiders Podcast, Holly Draper welcomes Sharon Ramage, founder and CEO of the Ramage Law Group in McKinney, Texas. In addition to being a family law attorney, Sharon is one of the few special education attorneys in the state. Sharon brings a unique perspective as both a former social worker and special education hearing officer. She discusses the critical intersection of family law and special education, explaining why family lawyers must understand IDEA, IEPs, and 504 plans when representing families with special needs children. Sharon shares practical advice on drafting orders, avoiding common pitfalls like appointing tiebreakers, and knowing when to bring in a special education attorney. 

In this episode you’ll discover:

• The basics of Special Education law and the differences between IDEA and Section 504 
• The necessity of assigning educational rights to one parent and the potential pitfalls when they are not 
• How to advocate properly with the judge when there are special education issues at hand 
• Who should and should not be making Special Education-related decisions