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Advanced Skills and Techniques for Family Law Practice 2024

Product ID: CA3703R4
Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

Endorsed by the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Familial fallout

With emotions running high and so much at stake, family law cases are rarely uncomplicated. Clients undergoing taxing and sometimes traumatic events need compassionate, knowledgeable legal counsel to guide them through difficult times. At Advanced Skills and Techniques for Family Law Practice 2024, you’ll delve into some of the most complex family law issues and receive realistic, practical tips for successfully resolving them.

Reunification

When a child refuses to spend time with one parent, there can be many factors at play. But it’s often difficult to ascertain the exact cause of the problem between parent and child. Discover how reunification therapy may be an option in child custody and placement disputes and evaluate when it’s most likely to be beneficial.

Abuse and abduction

If a family member, GAL, or lawyer suspect child abuse, what are the appropriate next steps? Understand when and how to report, how an abuse allegation is substantiated, and how government agencies get involved.

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Pricing

Member $279.00

Non-Member $359.00

Credits

6 CLE

Date and Time

Friday, November 08, 20248:30 AM - 3:10 PM CT

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Endorsed by the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Familial fallout

With emotions running high and so much at stake, family law cases are rarely uncomplicated. Clients undergoing taxing and sometimes traumatic events need compassionate, knowledgeable legal counsel to guide them through difficult times. At Advanced Skills and Techniques for Family Law Practice 2024, you’ll delve into some of the most complex family law issues and receive realistic, practical tips for successfully resolving them.

Reunification

When a child refuses to spend time with one parent, there can be many factors at play. But it’s often difficult to ascertain the exact cause of the problem between parent and child. Discover how reunification therapy may be an option in child custody and placement disputes and evaluate when it’s most likely to be beneficial.

Abuse and abduction

If a family member, GAL, or lawyer suspect child abuse, what are the appropriate next steps? Understand when and how to report, how an abuse allegation is substantiated, and how government agencies get involved.

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Endorsed by the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Familial fallout

With emotions running high and so much at stake, family law cases are rarely uncomplicated. Clients undergoing taxing and sometimes traumatic events need compassionate, knowledgeable legal counsel to guide them through difficult times. At Advanced Skills and Techniques for Family Law Practice 2024, you’ll delve into some of the most complex family law issues and receive realistic, practical tips for successfully resolving them.

Reunification

When a child refuses to spend time with one parent, there can be many factors at play. But it’s often difficult to ascertain the exact cause of the problem between parent and child. Discover how reunification therapy may be an option in child custody and placement disputes and evaluate when it’s most likely to be beneficial.

Abuse and abduction

If a family member, GAL, or lawyer suspect child abuse, what are the appropriate next steps? Understand when and how to report, how an abuse allegation is substantiated, and how government agencies get involved.

Read More ↓

Sponsored By

Interested in sponsoring this program? Find out more.

Program Chair:

David S. Kowalski
Kowalski Wilson & Vang LLC
Madison

Speakers:

Julie Aranow, LMFT
Redwood Family Therapy LLC
Madison

Elisabeth S. Fletcher
Friedrich & Fletcher S.C.
Madison

Hon. Jacob B. Frost
Dane County Circuit Court
Madison

Melony Hansen MA CSW CSAC ICS
Hansen Assessment & Legal Services
Sparta

Lori S. Kornblum
Law Offices of Lori S. Kornblum
Mequon

Kelsey J. McCarthy
Nowlan Law, LLC
Janesville

Jill E. Mueller 
Wisconsin Department of Children & Families
Madison

8:30 a.m. Reunification therapy

  • Definition and purpose
  • Integration into custody/placement disputes

Julie Aranow

9:20 a.m. Preparing clients for interview with GAL or family study

  • Assisting without coaching
  • Assisting the “problem” client

Kelsey J. McCarthy

10:10 a.m. Break

10:25 a.m. “Batterers Treatment Programs” in domestic abuse cases

  • Explanation of Batterers Treatment
  • Availability and potential disparities
  • Evaluation of treatment

Melony Hansen

11:15 a.m. Handling a child abduction case

  • Tips for prevention
  • International abduction
  • Immediate steps to take

Elisabeth S. Fletcher, Hon. Jacob B. Frost

12:05 p.m. Lunch (On Your Own)

1:15 p.m. Reporting and substantiation of child abuse

  • Reporting process
  • Substantiation and agency involvement
  • Attorney and GAL role

Lori S. Kornblum

2:05 p.m. Break

2:20 p.m. New child support rules

Jill E. Mueller

3:10 p.m. Program Concludes

  • Receive a comprehensive review of new child support calculation guidelines
  • Learn how reunification therapy can be integrated into custody and placement disputes
  • Hear tips on preparing clients for interviews with a GAL or a family study
  • Understand the role of Batterers Treatment Programs in domestic abuse cases
  • Determine what steps you should take in a child abduction case
  • Know how to report and substantiate suspected child abuse
  • Family law practitioners
  • Guardians ad litem for minors
  • Family Court Services professionals
  • Family Court Commissioners

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