National IEP Expert Consulting in All 50 States
Your Custody Case Has an IEP Problem.
We Solve It.
Family law attorneys nationwide retain The IEP Lawyers for IEP audits, expert declarations, IEP provisions in custody orders, meeting attendance, and expert testimony. We offer flat fees, fast turnaround, and unambiguous expertise.
National Scope: Consult on IEP matters in any U.S. jurisdiction. There is no geographic limitation
Attorney-Led Expertise: Licensed attorney, not just an advocate. It carries more weight before judges
Flat Fees: Cost certainty on every deliverable, no open-ended billing surprises
Published Author: “IEPs Made Easy” establishes credibility before a single word of testimony
✦ Former Federal Civil Rights Attorney|✦ Published IEP Author
✦ Exclusive Family Representation: Never School Districts
✦ Available in All 50 States
What Your Clients' IEP Cases Require That Most Family Law Firms Cannot Provide
When a child with a disability is at the center of a custody dispute, the IEP becomes a legal document, one that touches decision-making authority, parental rights, school compliance, and the child's federally guaranteed right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education.
Most family law attorneys are skilled litigators. But IDEA, FAPE, LRE, prior written notice, stay-put rights, and IEP team composition are not taught in family law CLE, and getting them wrong in a custody order creates enforcement problems that outlast the divorce.
That is the gap that the IEP Lawyers fill. We are not a competing firm. We are your IEP subject matter expert, the specialist you bring in so your client gets the right outcome, and you get the right language in order.
Best Interest of Child: Who decides?
Which parent has final say on IEP decisions when legal custody is shared?
Can one parent unilaterally pull a child from special education services?
Who has the right to request an IEP meeting, and what notice is required?
Best Interest of the Child: Who is holding the school accountable?
Is the school actually complying with the existing IEP, or just claiming to?
Who has the right to request an IEP meeting, and what notice is required?
What happens to a child's IEP when they relocate to a new school district?
Best Interest of the Child: Is the Child’s Educational Needs Being Met?
How should the custody order address consent for evaluations and re-evaluations?
Is the school using discipline as a workaround to deny services the IEP requires?
Is the school pitting parents against each other to avoid providing services and accommodations?
Services & Flat Fees
What We Do and What It Costs
Every deliverable is a flat fee. You know the cost before we begin. No billing surprises, no open-ended hourly scope creep.
Rush requests (under 72 hours) on all flat-fee services: +40%
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IEP Audit & Written Evaluation
Comprehensive legal review of the child's complete IEP file — all IEPs, evaluations, progress reports, and communications. Delivered as a written report suitable for use in custody proceedings.
$2,500 Standard · Complex cases: $3,500
Required prerequisite for Custody Order IEP Provisions and Expert Declarations
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Custody Order IEP Provisions-FLAGSHIP OFFER
Drafting of legally enforceable IEP provisions for inclusion in the custody order. Always includes a full IEP Audit because the provisions must be grounded in this specific child's documented educational needs, not a generic template.
$3,500 Includes Audit · Complex: $4,500
Bundled flat fee: audit + provision drafting in a single engagement
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Expert Declaration / Affidavit
Formal expert declaration or affidavit addressing IEP compliance, FAPE, least restrictive environment, or other IDEA issues — drafted for use in custody proceedings, motions, or hearings.
$1,800 Standalone · Add-on after audit: $1,200
Add-on pricing applies when the audit was completed in the same engagement
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IEP Meeting Attendance
Attorney attendance at the child's IEP team meeting, including pre-meeting preparation and post-meeting documentation review and written summary. Available virtually or in person.
$1,200 Virtual · In-person: $1,500
Includes up to 4 hours: prep, attendance, and post-meeting review
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Expert Testimony : Custody Hearing
Expert witness testimony in custody hearings on IEP compliance, parental decision-making rights under IDEA, and the best educational interests of the child. Waiting time and mileage are billed separately.
$3,500 Half day (up to 4 hrs) · Full day: $5,500
Overage: $500/hour ·Waiting: $425/hour · Mileage: IRS rate
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Strategic Consulting
Hourly consulting for family law attorneys on IEP strategy, case preparation, deposition preparation, and document review. No deliverable, just direct attorney-to-attorney IEP expertise when you need it.
$425 Per hour · 1-hour minimum
Why the Audit Requirement Matters, And Why It Benefits Your Client
We do not draft IEP provisions for a custody order without first conducting an IEP audit. Generic IEP language in a custody order is not enforceable the way specific, record-grounded language is. The audit ensures that what goes into the order reflects what this child actually needs, not a template. It also means that when the parents meet us through this process, they are meeting an attorney who has read every page of their child's file. That matters for the families we ultimately serve.
Your Expert Witness
LeTonya F. Moore, Esq.
Founding Attorney · The IEP Lawyers
CREDENTIALS
Former Federal Civil Rights Attorney: Litigation-ready advocacy grounded in federal law
Published Author: IEPs Made Easy: A Parent's Guide to Special Education Advocacy
Never represented a School District: Unambiguously on the family's side, always
Deep IDEA Expertise: IEP compliance, FAPE, LRE, Section 504, ADA, due process
National Availability: Expert consulting in all 50 states; of-counsel in select jurisdictions
National Speaker & CLE Faculty: Trains family law attorneys on IEP issues in custody cases
"In family court, the question isn't just whether the IEP exists, it's whether it's being followed, who has authority over it, and what the custody order says when those things collide. That is exactly where we work."
— LeTonya F. Moore, Esq.
FAQs — Questions Family Law Attorneys Ask
Q: Can you consult on IEP matters in states where you are not barred?
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Yes. Our expert consulting services include IEP audits, declarations, custody order IEP provision drafting, meeting attendance, and expert testimony. The services are available in all 50 states. We serve as the IEP subject-matter expert supporting the family's representation. You remain attorney of record. There is no geographic limitation on expert consulting, and no bar admission is required for us to serve in this capacity. We have active of-counsel relationships in select jurisdictions for matters requiring direct family representation.
How quickly can you turn around an IEP audit?
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Standard turnaround for an IEP audit and written evaluation is 10-14 business days after receipt of the complete file and payment of the engagement retainer. Rush turnaround (under 72 hours) is available with a 40% surcharge on the flat fee. Turnaround for declarations, once an audit is complete, is typically 5-7 business days. Contact us to discuss timeline requirements before submitting your inquiry.
What qualifies LeTonya Moore as an expert witness in a custody hearing?
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Absolutely, and Alabama family law attorneys have an advantage. Because The IEP Lawyers is based in Alabama and actively represents families across the state, we have direct familiarity with Alabama school districts, local compliance patterns, and the state administrative hearing process. Alabama attorneys whose clients are involved in custody disputes with active IEP issues should contact us first; the combination of local knowledge and expert consulting makes for the strongest possible support for your case.
Do you work with family law attorneys in Alabama as well as nationally?
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Expert testimony is billed at a half-day rate ($3,500, up to 4 hours in court) or full-day rate ($5,500, up to 8 hours), with overage at $500/hour. Waiting time, including time at the courthouse before being called and recesses where we remain available, is billed at $425/hour in 15-minute increments. Mileage is billed at the current IRS standard mileage rate, portal-to-portal from our office. All of these terms are specified in the engagement letter before any appearance is scheduled, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Submit an Attorney Inquiry
Tell us about the IEP issue in your case. We respond to all attorney inquiries within one business day. For urgent matters, call us directly.