Handling Complex Custody Matters Training Class

Course ID: 21545

Handling Complex Custody Matters Training Seminar

Tackling Today's Most Complex Custody Issues

Do you know what to do when a parent attempts to take a child to another state or country? Can you effectively handle the situation when a third party enters a claim for custody? Be prepared to deal with the issues that arise when a custody situation turns complex. Gain the information you need - register today!

Stay current on the law with valuable case law updates.
Understand interstate and international child custody issues by understanding the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.
Does a third party have standing to file a custody petition? Identify the factors that will determine the decision.
Adequately prepare clients before the evaluation by understanding your role in the process.
Recognize and steer clear of unethical behavior during complex custody matters.


	Agenda
	CHILD CUSTODY CASE LAW UPDATES 9:00 - 9:30, Helen M. Oliver UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT 9:30 - 10:45, Kathryn H. Schiller Determining Initial Jurisdiction Modification of Custody/Placement Determination Emergency Orders HAGUE CONVENTION ON THE CIVIL ASPECTS OF INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION 11:00 - 12:15, Max R. Rodden How to Obtain Relief Under the Hague Convention Exceptions to the Mandatory Return of a Child Dealing with Abductions to Non-Hague or Non-Compliant Hague Countries Jurisdiction - Where Do You Bring Your Hague Petition? Giving Comity to a Foreign Custody/Hague Order THIRD PARTY CUSTODY AND VISITATION ISSUES 1:15 - 2:15, Helen M. Oliver Determining if a Third Party Has Standing to File a Petition for Custody When to Consider a Temporary Parental Consent Agreement Bringing a Successful Action for Third Party Custody Choosing the Right Court to Argue In Retaining Visitation Rights for the Child's Parents Grandparent Visitation PSYCHOLOGICAL CUSTODY/PLACEMENT EVALUATIONS 2:15 - 3:15, Donna Ambler Davis Private Evaluation vs. Family Court Services Evaluation - How to Advise the Client What the Evaluator Does The Role of the Attorney in an Evaluation Preparing Your Client for the Evaluation Attorney's Rights to Test Data What to Look for in the Report Tips on Handling the Results of the Evaluation with the Client Now You Have the Evaluation - Do You Need an Expert? ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS 3:30 - 4:30, Janet L. Gemmell Fee Arrangements Maintaining Confidentiality The Right of an Attorney to Withdraw From Representation Attorney Contact With Children Special Considerations for Guardians Ad Litem