Webcast: In the Best Interest of the Child 2015 Guardian Ad Litem Training and Update CLE
The SC Bar CLE Division is pleased to present our annual Guardian ad Litem training and update. Course Planner Jenny R. Stevens has recruited an experienced faculty and designed a powerful program. Building on last year’s program which offered the attendee a basic overview of a private custody case from start to finish, this year’s program will offer more in-depth training in areas such as how substance abuse by the parties affects custody and how to properly work with a forensic psychology expert to better advocate for the child’s best interests. Other topics include the how the new Marriage Equality cases will affect custody and visitation and information on the latest technology and educational resources for custody cases.
Agenda
8:30 a.m. Registration
8:50 a.m. Opening Remarks and Intro to the GAL’s Role
Jenny R. Stevens
The Stevens Law Firm, P.A.
Family Law Center
9:00 a.m. What Do Judges Want from the GAL & Best Practice Tops from the Bench
Hon. Rochelle Y. Conits
Hon. Monet S. Pincus
Hon. Wayne M. Creech
Hon. Melissa J. Emery
Hon. Joseph C. Smithdeal
S.C. Family Court
Panel Moderator:
Jenny R. Stevens
The Stevens Law Firm, P.A.
Family Law Center
10:15 a.m. Morning Break
10:30 a.m. Substance Abuse and the Custody Trial: The Science behind Proving Substance Abuse during a Child Custody Case
Dr. Robert Bennett, Ph.D.
Charleston
11:30 a.m. Marriage Equality, Child Custody and the GAL Investigation
Colleen T. Condon
Condon Law Firm, LLC
12:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:15 p.m. It’s a Crazy, Crazy World! Child Custody Cases & Working with a Forensic Psychology Expert
Allison M. Foster, Ph.D.
Forensic Family Associates
Marc J. Harari, Ph.D.
Comprehensive Psychological Services
Sabine S. Bryant,
The Law Office of
Sabine Stevens Bryant
2:30 p.m. His, Mine & Ours: Multi-Divorce & Blended Families Custody and Visitation Issues & the GAL Investigation
Karen Klickstein-Forman,
MSW, LISW-CP
3:00 p.m. Afternoon Break
3:15 p.m. The Growing Majority—Dealing with Pro Se Child Custody Litigants During Your GAL Investigation
M. Christine “Tena” Hardee
Children’s Law Center
3:45 p.m. A GAL’s Top Ten Technology Resources for Child Custody Cases
Jenny R. Stevens
The Stevens Firm, P.A.
Family Law Center
Sean F. Keefer
Sean F. Keefer, LLC
4:15 p.m. Case Update & Literature Resources for the GAL
Megan H. Dell
Dell Family Law, P.C.
4:45 p.m. Adjourn
Date Presented:
February 06, 2015 8:50 AM Eastern
Length:
7 hours, 55 minutes
Mandatory Continuing Legal Education: 6.00
Guardian Ad Litem: 6.00
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility: 0.50