AFCC Eighth International Symposium on Child Custody Evaluations
Call for Presenters Deadline Approaching
The Call for Presenters deadline is next week for AFCC's Eighth International Symposium on Child Custody Evaluations, September 25-27, 2008 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. If you are interested in participating as a presenter, please submit a proposal before May 1, 2008. The conference will feature pre-conference institutes, plenary sessions and more than twenty workshops for experienced evaluators and those who are just starting out. The Symposium, only offered in alternate years, will take place at the Albuquerque Marriott in the heart of Albuquerque.
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ASK THE EXPERTS
Top Ten Tips for Interviewing Children for Custody Evaluations
AFCC eNEWS asked leading professionals Kathleen Clark, Leslie Drozd, Jonathan Gould, Kathryn Kuehnle, Mindy Mitnick and Phil Stahl their top ten tips for interviewing children during custody evaluations.
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Sellout Anticipated for AFCC 45th Annual Conference in Vancouver
Register today to ensure your place!
It looks as though AFCC's Annual Conference, May 28-31, 2008 in Vancouver, BC, will sell out for a second consecutive year. If you are planning on attending and have not registered, please do so immediately! All confirmed registrants were sent a hard copy confirmation letter in the mail. A list of confirmed registrants is posted on the AFCC Conferences page. Please check to make sure your name is on this list. Participants can save up to $50 by registering prior to May 2, 2008. Register online by clicking the link below or, mail or fax your completed registration form to AFCC. For lodging information, online registration and more, please click the link below.
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The Call of the Lattelope
by John Kydd, AFCC Past President (1996), Seattle, Washington
What is a Lattelope? This enchanting (and sometimes breathtaking) creature was first sighted at AFCC's 42nd Annual Conference (2005) in Seattle, Washington. Pictures were taken, stories were whispered in the corners of the hospitality suite and hope soared for another sighting.
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AFCC Focused Evaluations Task Force Survey Results Online
The survey results from the AFCC Task Force on Focused Evaluations, Co-chaired by Phil Bushard and Linda Cavallero, are available on the AFCC Web site. The task force disseminated an online survey in the fall of 2007 to collect information on current practices of custody evaluators and to help guide their initiatives in developing Guidelines for Focused Assessments. Members of the Task Force on Focused Evaluations will be presenting the guidelines at AFCC's Eighth International Symposium on Child Custody Evaluations, September 25-27, 2008 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Child Welfare Decision-Making Collaborative Report Online
The Report of the Child Welfare Decision-Making Collaborative that AFCC hosted immediately prior to the AFCC and NCJFCJ Regional Training Conference, September 25-26, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio is now available on the AFCC Web site. The Report entitled, Conflict Resolution in Child Welfare: Collecting the Wisdom of 25 Years of Experience was prepared by Joan Kathol and Bernie Mayer.
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Advanced Issues in Child Custody and Parenting Coordination Trainings in Chicago
AFCC is offering two excellent training programs in June for professionals who work with high-conflict families at the Loyola Law Center in Chicago, Illinois. Robin M. Deutsch, Ph.D., will present Advanced Issues in Child Custody: Abuse, Alienation and Other Challenges, June 23-24, 2008 and Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D., will present Parenting Coordination: Helping High Conflict Parents Resolve Disputes, June 25-26, 2008. Each training program is eligible for 13 CE hours for psychologists and both trainings are pending approval by the Illinois MCLE Board for 12 CLE credits.
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AFCC Board of Directors
The AFCC Nominating Committee hereby provides notice to the membership that the following members have been nominated to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors beginning July 1, 2008:
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FEATURED VIDEO INTERVIEW
Mediate.com Featured Interview with Ann L. Milne
Courtesy of Mediate.com
Mediate.com and the AFCC eNEWS are pleased to feature this issue's video interview series with Ann L. Milne. Ann was AFCC Executive Director from 1989-2002 following many years of service as Chair of the Mediation Committee and a member of the AFCC Executive Committee. An early leader in the family and divorce mediation field, she continues to train mediators through the University of Wisconsin Department of Professional Development and Applied Studies.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Drops from Down Under
by Hon. Graham Mullane, New South Wales, Australia
This issue of Drops from Down Under features new research on shared parenting from the Institute of Family Studies. Additional topics include the Hague Convention, terrorism and children's legal aid, a new online mediation service and upcoming conferences in Australia and around the world.
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News from Across the Pond
by Karen Mackay, Chief Executive, Resolution, Kent, England
This year marks Resolution's 25th anniversary and we are busy organizing a host of events to mark the anniversary. Resolution's National Conference is now a fixture in the calendar of family lawyers in England and Wales, but increasingly family law crosses jurisdictional borders. Families in the 21st century have kinship, cultural and financial links that span the globe. When cross-border problems arise, lawyers must know how to resolve the conflicts created by jurisdictional and ethical differences before they can begin to help their clients.
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RESEARCH UPDATE
Stepmothers Learn to Navigate New Waters
Courtesy of J.M. Craig Press, Inc.
Custody evaluators generally ask step parents to be included in their evaluations since they can have a significant impact on children's well being. This is the first study we have seen that examines the characteristics of successful stepmothers.
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FEATURED WEB SITE
Court ADR Resource Center
The Center for Analysis of Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems (CAADRS) changed its name and introduced expanded online services that will enhance the Chicago non-profit's capacity for court ADR information. CAADRS is now Resolution Systems Institute (RSI), with a new online home at www.AboutRSI.org. RSI launched a completely renovated version of its Court ADR Resource Center at www.CourtADR.org. Originally launched in 2001 on the CAADRS Web site, the Resource Center has become the most comprehensive and respected court ADR information source available. The new site offers new resources, updated articles and research materials, and easier navigation.
View Web site...
ABOUT AFCC eNEWS
AFCC eNEWS is a bi-monthly e-newsletter published by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). AFCC eNEWS provides professionals with time sensitive and up-to-date topics including case law updates, research innovations and international news.
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AFCC eNEWS - February 2008
AFCC eNEWS - February 2008 Report on Domestic Violence and Family Courts Project; Top Ten Tips for New Parenting Coordinators and More!
Sneak Preview: Report on Wingspread Conference on Domestic Violence and Family Courts
The Report from the Wingspread Conference on Domestic Violence and Family Courts is now available on the AFCC Web site. Written by Conference Reporters, Professors Nancy Ver Steegh and Clare Dalton, the Report will be the centerpiece of a special issue of Family Court Review in July 2008. The conference was cosponsored by AFCC and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and work developed by conference participants will be featured at the AFCC 45th Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC.
Read report (PDF)...
AFCC 45th Annual Conference - Register Today!
Register today for AFCC's 45th Annual Conference, May 28-31, 2008 in Vancouver, BC. Early bird registration expires March 7. Last year’s conference sold out, so reserve your space now. You can register online at http://www.afccnet.org/ or complete and return the registration form in the conference brochure. The conference hotel, the Westin Bayshore, is sold out during the conference. If you wish to stay at the Westin we encourage you to contact the hotel directly at (604) 682-3377 and put your name on the waitlist. AFCC has secured a limited number of additional hotel rooms. For more information on lodging options in Vancouver please click the link below.
Alternate lodging options...
Apply for a Conference Scholarship
AFCC is offering twenty-five conference scholarships to its 45th Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC. The application deadline is February 29, 2008. A limited number of scholarships will be designated to Court Services professionals, graduate students and professionals in the Greater Vancouver area. International scholarships with travel stipends will also be offered. The scholarship application can be accessed by clicking the link below.
Online scholarship application...
Call for Presenters
Eighth International Symposium on Child Custody Evaluations
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Call for Presenters for the Eighth International Symposium on Child Custody Evaluations, September 25-27, 2008 in Albuquerque, New Mexico is available online. If you are interested in participating as a presenter, please submit a proposal before May 1, 2008.
Call for Presenters (PDF)...
AFCC Five-Year Report Available Online
Since 1963, AFCC has grown from a small group of volunteers to a robust professional association. In 2001, AFCC implemented sweeping changes to its governance structure; in 2002 the association restructured the administration; and in 2003-2004 AFCC developed and implemented an ambitious five-year strategic plan. The results of these efforts are contained in the AFCC Five-Year Report, which chronicles the development of AFCC from fiscal years 2002-03 through 2006-07.
Read report (PDF)...
NEW ASK THE EXPERTS
Top Ten Tips for New Parenting Coordinators
What is the best advice veteran parenting coordinators have for those who are new to this emerging field of practice? AFCC eNEWS asked experienced parenting coordinators Christie Coates, Robin Deutsch, Barbara Jo Fidler, Joan B. Kelly, Arnie Shienvold and Matt Sullivan.
Read their Top Ten Tips for New Parenting Coordinators...
Do you have a question that you would like answered by an AFCC expert? Let us know and your question could be answered in the next AFCC eNEWS.
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FEATURED VIDEO INTERVIEW
Mediate.com Featured Video with Jay Folberg
courtesy of Mediate.com
Mediate.com and the AFCC eNEWS are pleased to present Views from the Eye of the Storm, interviews with leading experts in family mediation. This month we are featuring Jay Folberg, Professor Emeritus at University of San Francisco School of Law and former AFCC President and Executive Director. To view the interview, click the link below.
Watch now...
AFCC Member Survey Coming Soon
Watch your email inbox for a chance to respond to the survey and provide your feedback to the organization.
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AFCC Award Nominations
AFCC is seeking nominees for the following awards to be presented at AFCC's 45th Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC. John E. VanDuzer Distinguished Service Award: Recognizes outstanding contributions and/or achievements by members of AFCC; Stanley Cohen Research Award: Recognizes outstanding research and/or research achievements in the field of family and divorce; and Irwin Cantor Innovative Program Award: Recognizes innovation in court-connected or court-related programs. The nomination deadline is March 15, 2008.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
News from Across the Pond
by Karen Mackay, Chief Executive, Resolution, Kent, England
Post holiday season, there has been the usual media flurry of stories about January being the worst month for divorce. Resolution, the main association for family solicitors in England and Wales, used the opportunity to present positive messages about better ways of managing the whole separation process, such as using collaborative practitioners and how to talk to the children.
Read more...
RESEARCH UPDATE
Good Co-Parents Feel Better About Themselves
Courtesy of J.M. Craig Press, Inc.
We have reviewed a number of studies that emphasize the importance for children of good post divorce co-parenting. This is the first study we have seen that looks at the effects of good co-parenting on the self-concept of mothers.
Read more...
CASE LAW UPDATE
Termination of Parental Rights Does not End Child Support Obligation
by Barbara Glesner Fines, Ruby M. Hulen Professor of Law, University of Missouri-Kansas City
In an unpublished opinion, the Illinois Supreme Court has held that the termination of parental rights does not extinguish a child support obligation unless the child is being adopted. Thus, a father whose parental rights are terminated must continue to pay support for a child in foster care. Relying on statutory language that refers to "a child sought to be adopted" the court held that merely being available for adoption is not sufficient to sever the responsibilities to the child. Three judges dissented. Illinois DHFS v. Warner, Ill., Illinois Supreme Court, January 25, 2008. To view the opinion and for more information, please view the Family Law Prof Blog by clicking the link below.
More information...
ACR Call for Article Proposals
The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) is currently accepting article proposals for the summer issue of its quarterly magazine, ACResolution. The issue will focus on the topic of Social Justice. The proposal deadline is March 25, 2008.
Call for Articles (PDF)...
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
AFCC Eighth International Symposium on Child Custody Evaluations
September 25-27, 2008Albuquerque MarriottAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Call for Presenters (PDF)
AFCC Eighth International Congress on Parent Education and Access Programs
September 26-27, 2008Albuquerque MarriottAlbuquerque, New Mexico
AFCC TRAININGS
Advanced Issues in Child Custody: Abuse, Alienation and Other Challenges
Robin Deutsch, Ph.D.
June 23-24, 2008Loyola Law CenterChicago, Illinois
Parenting Coordination: Helping High Conflict Parents Resolve Disputes
Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D.
June 25-26, 2008Loyola Law CenterChicago, Illinois
ABOUT AFCC eNEWS
AFCC eNEWS is a bi-monthly e-newsletter published by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). AFCC eNEWS provides professionals with time sensitive and up-to-date topics including case law updates, research innovations and international news.
AFCC eNEWS archive...
Web Site Version:
If you are having trouble viewing this email correctly, please view the Web site version by clicking here.
Sneak Preview: Report on Wingspread Conference on Domestic Violence and Family Courts
The Report from the Wingspread Conference on Domestic Violence and Family Courts is now available on the AFCC Web site. Written by Conference Reporters, Professors Nancy Ver Steegh and Clare Dalton, the Report will be the centerpiece of a special issue of Family Court Review in July 2008. The conference was cosponsored by AFCC and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and work developed by conference participants will be featured at the AFCC 45th Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC.
Read report (PDF)...
AFCC 45th Annual Conference - Register Today!
Register today for AFCC's 45th Annual Conference, May 28-31, 2008 in Vancouver, BC. Early bird registration expires March 7. Last year’s conference sold out, so reserve your space now. You can register online at http://www.afccnet.org/ or complete and return the registration form in the conference brochure. The conference hotel, the Westin Bayshore, is sold out during the conference. If you wish to stay at the Westin we encourage you to contact the hotel directly at (604) 682-3377 and put your name on the waitlist. AFCC has secured a limited number of additional hotel rooms. For more information on lodging options in Vancouver please click the link below.
Alternate lodging options...
Apply for a Conference Scholarship
AFCC is offering twenty-five conference scholarships to its 45th Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC. The application deadline is February 29, 2008. A limited number of scholarships will be designated to Court Services professionals, graduate students and professionals in the Greater Vancouver area. International scholarships with travel stipends will also be offered. The scholarship application can be accessed by clicking the link below.
Online scholarship application...
Call for Presenters
Eighth International Symposium on Child Custody Evaluations
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Call for Presenters for the Eighth International Symposium on Child Custody Evaluations, September 25-27, 2008 in Albuquerque, New Mexico is available online. If you are interested in participating as a presenter, please submit a proposal before May 1, 2008.
Call for Presenters (PDF)...
AFCC Five-Year Report Available Online
Since 1963, AFCC has grown from a small group of volunteers to a robust professional association. In 2001, AFCC implemented sweeping changes to its governance structure; in 2002 the association restructured the administration; and in 2003-2004 AFCC developed and implemented an ambitious five-year strategic plan. The results of these efforts are contained in the AFCC Five-Year Report, which chronicles the development of AFCC from fiscal years 2002-03 through 2006-07.
Read report (PDF)...
NEW ASK THE EXPERTS
Top Ten Tips for New Parenting Coordinators
What is the best advice veteran parenting coordinators have for those who are new to this emerging field of practice? AFCC eNEWS asked experienced parenting coordinators Christie Coates, Robin Deutsch, Barbara Jo Fidler, Joan B. Kelly, Arnie Shienvold and Matt Sullivan.
Read their Top Ten Tips for New Parenting Coordinators...
Do you have a question that you would like answered by an AFCC expert? Let us know and your question could be answered in the next AFCC eNEWS.
Click here to email us your question!
FEATURED VIDEO INTERVIEW
Mediate.com Featured Video with Jay Folberg
courtesy of Mediate.com
Mediate.com and the AFCC eNEWS are pleased to present Views from the Eye of the Storm, interviews with leading experts in family mediation. This month we are featuring Jay Folberg, Professor Emeritus at University of San Francisco School of Law and former AFCC President and Executive Director. To view the interview, click the link below.
Watch now...
AFCC Member Survey Coming Soon
Watch your email inbox for a chance to respond to the survey and provide your feedback to the organization.
Not a member? Join today...
AFCC Award Nominations
AFCC is seeking nominees for the following awards to be presented at AFCC's 45th Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC. John E. VanDuzer Distinguished Service Award: Recognizes outstanding contributions and/or achievements by members of AFCC; Stanley Cohen Research Award: Recognizes outstanding research and/or research achievements in the field of family and divorce; and Irwin Cantor Innovative Program Award: Recognizes innovation in court-connected or court-related programs. The nomination deadline is March 15, 2008.
More information...
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
News from Across the Pond
by Karen Mackay, Chief Executive, Resolution, Kent, England
Post holiday season, there has been the usual media flurry of stories about January being the worst month for divorce. Resolution, the main association for family solicitors in England and Wales, used the opportunity to present positive messages about better ways of managing the whole separation process, such as using collaborative practitioners and how to talk to the children.
Read more...
RESEARCH UPDATE
Good Co-Parents Feel Better About Themselves
Courtesy of J.M. Craig Press, Inc.
We have reviewed a number of studies that emphasize the importance for children of good post divorce co-parenting. This is the first study we have seen that looks at the effects of good co-parenting on the self-concept of mothers.
Read more...
CASE LAW UPDATE
Termination of Parental Rights Does not End Child Support Obligation
by Barbara Glesner Fines, Ruby M. Hulen Professor of Law, University of Missouri-Kansas City
In an unpublished opinion, the Illinois Supreme Court has held that the termination of parental rights does not extinguish a child support obligation unless the child is being adopted. Thus, a father whose parental rights are terminated must continue to pay support for a child in foster care. Relying on statutory language that refers to "a child sought to be adopted" the court held that merely being available for adoption is not sufficient to sever the responsibilities to the child. Three judges dissented. Illinois DHFS v. Warner, Ill., Illinois Supreme Court, January 25, 2008. To view the opinion and for more information, please view the Family Law Prof Blog by clicking the link below.
More information...
ACR Call for Article Proposals
The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) is currently accepting article proposals for the summer issue of its quarterly magazine, ACResolution. The issue will focus on the topic of Social Justice. The proposal deadline is March 25, 2008.
Call for Articles (PDF)...
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
AFCC Eighth International Symposium on Child Custody Evaluations
September 25-27, 2008Albuquerque MarriottAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Call for Presenters (PDF)
AFCC Eighth International Congress on Parent Education and Access Programs
September 26-27, 2008Albuquerque MarriottAlbuquerque, New Mexico
AFCC TRAININGS
Advanced Issues in Child Custody: Abuse, Alienation and Other Challenges
Robin Deutsch, Ph.D.
June 23-24, 2008Loyola Law CenterChicago, Illinois
Parenting Coordination: Helping High Conflict Parents Resolve Disputes
Joan B. Kelly, Ph.D.
June 25-26, 2008Loyola Law CenterChicago, Illinois
ABOUT AFCC eNEWS
AFCC eNEWS is a bi-monthly e-newsletter published by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). AFCC eNEWS provides professionals with time sensitive and up-to-date topics including case law updates, research innovations and international news.
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