Annual John C. Stevens Family Law Symposium: Benched

This program is live, only

Faculty

Hon. Michael Anderson

Hon. Theresa Bisenius

Hon. Mary Black

Hon. Caryn R. Mitchell-Munevar

Hon. Carla A. Salvucci

Hon. Jennifer Rivera Ulwick

Hon. Michelle Yee

Moderators: Judith Cowan & Gary Todd

Issues for discussion:

• GALs—Use & effectiveness—When to seek; When E and when F: Limited GALs; What judges want to see in report; Use of GAL in removal case; School choice; Does the Court want recommendations?
• Parenting Coordinators—When are they warranted; What are their limitations; What happens when they are appointed over the objection of one party?
• The Role of ARC Counsel—How to present evidence to make sure voice of the child is heard; How to include in all correspondence; How to handle inherent conflicts between what child wants and what ARC counsel thinks is best
• Legal Custody—When can you get sole legal custody; When can you get joint legal custody; When under joint custody should one party have ultimate decision making
• What are the new judges views/pet peeves