Weird vocabulary, intimidating procedures, and unfamiliar standards seem to be everywhere when you go to family court for the first time and can be horribly confusing, especially for survivors trying to achieve safety and well-being for themselves and their children. But you as an advocate can help, even if you’re not a lawyer. This webinar will provide a basic overview of terminology, common procedures, and typical legal standards used in child custody cases, whether in the context of a divorce or unmarried parents, and will offer suggestions for ways to support your clients throughout their court case. (90 Minutes)
Break from the Bench: Military Connected Families and Domestic Violence The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) invites you to the NCJFCJ’s Break from the Bench: A Lunch and Learn Series. For…
Break from the Bench: Risk and Lethality: Discussing the Domestic Violence Resource for Increasing Safety and Connection (DV RISC) The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) invites you to the NCJFCJ’s Break from the Bench: A Lunch and Learn Series.…
Effective service is a linchpin in the civil protection order process; without it, orders are unenforceable, victims of domestic violence are less safe, and abusers are not held accountable. Please join our panel of practitioners…