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Managing Challenging Family Law Cases
(JS 634)

September 13-17, 2009 / Phoenix, AZ
Tuition: $1,195
Early Discount: $1,095 by 6/15/09
Conference Fee: $370

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Co-sponsored by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ).

This program is for any judge who hears family law cases involving the dissolution of marriages, child custody and visitation, and child support. The faculty provides practice-based tools to assist judges in the management of the most complex issues in domestic relations. After attending this course, participants will be able to effectively interview children; apply the latest social science research to craft developmentally appropriate parenting plans; utilize problem-solving court principles to provide litigation alternatives to families in crisis; effectively manage high-conflict cases; ensure safety in cases where domestic violence is indicated; confidently evaluate business financial records; and assess business valuations.

Qualifies for 2 credits toward the Judicial Studies degree and as an elective for the Certificate in Judicial Development, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills and Tribal Judicial Skills programs.

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Phoenix, AZ

The course will be held at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, (800) 445-8667, with a rate of $189 plus 12.27 percent tax per night. Reservations must be booked by August 8, 2009. Please reference The National Judicial College. This room block is on a first come basis and is not guaranteed.