Representing Children in Civil Cases Involving Domestic Violence
Produced by ABA-CLE, the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, the ABA Child Custody and Adoption Pro Bono Project and the ABA Center for Pro Bono.
Faculty:
Linda M. Rio Reichmann, Director, ABA Child Custody Pro Bono Project, Chicago, IL
Michele Roche, Staff Attorney and Pro Bono Coordinator, Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center, Denver, CO
Rachel Strong, Pro Bono Partner, Howrey Simon Arnold & White, Washington, D.C.
In this three-part program, faculty members experienced in representing children in civil cases involving domestic violence discuss the need for this representation, the current national landscape of laws in this area, and the experiences of two of the faculty in representing children in the context of civil protection orders and custody cases.
The accompanying written materials provide substantial information on the subject, including an analysis, state by state, of relevant laws, and also provide numerous links to relevant Web sites.
Duration: 60 minutes
Credit Hours: 1 Hour in a 60-Minute State, 1.2 Hours in a 50-Minute State
Produced: July 7, 2005
MCLE credit is subject to each state's regulations. Some states do not approve online courses for MCLE credit or have specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned through online CLE. Please contact your state if you have any questions.
