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Reno/Lake Tahoe

Managing Challenging Family Law Cases
(JS 634) (NCJFCJ)

September 27-30, 2010 | Reno, NV
Tuition: $985 | Conference Fee: $235

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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NCJFCJ

Since its founding in 1937 by a group of judges dedicated to improving the effectiveness of the nation's juvenile courts, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has pursued a mission to improve courts and systems practice and raise awareness of the core issues that touch the lives of many of our nation's children and families.