CLE: Attorney Education in Child Custody and Visitation Matters in 2014 and Beyond
This two-day program in Carbondale on May 22-23 is designed to help those attorneys who represent children. Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 906(c)**, attorneys should receive 10 hours of education every two years in child development; roles of guardians ad litem and child representatives; ethics in child custody cases; relevant substantive state, federal, and case law in custody and visitation matters; and family dynamics, including substance abuse, domestic abuse, and mental health issues. Topics for this seminar include: legislative and case law updates; statues and rules; issues in protecting children; child development and how the parents’ behavior impacts the child; parental custody rights; scheduling parenting time; removing children from the home; mediation disputes;  jurisdiction issues; orders of protection; structuring visitations; settlement conferences; and evaluations. The roles of attorney, child representative and guardian ad litem are also discussed. The seminar includes presentations by members of the judiciary and experienced practitioners, along with two panel discussions and ample opportunity for discussion.
The program is presented by the ISBA Bench & Bar Section and co-sponsored by SIU School of Law and The Dispute Resolution Institute. It qualifies for 10.0 hours MCLE credit, including 2.25 hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval).