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Case Law & Statute Updates
A complete dissection of the newest Georgia Court of Appeals and Supreme Court rulings relating to dependency, child custody, and legitimation cases. We also discuss new statutes that have become effective, and how these new developments will impact our representation of parents.
Bias and Disparity in the Child Welfare System
Analyzing definitions and sources of bias, racism, and disparity in the child welfare system. Then, discussing ideas on how to identify these issues in ourselves and others. Finally, concrete approaches to how to improve the outcomes for parents, children, and their families.
Evidence and Trial Skills
We have conducted mock trial and workshops to discuss and reinforce strategies for laying the proper foundation for submission of evidence, and role-playing strategies for objecting to testimony and improperly tendered documentary evidence. We further discussed the burden of proof and standards of proof at each stage of the process.
Representing Clients with Mental Health & Substance Abuse Issues
It is a complicated situation to represent clients who have diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health and substance abuse issues. We delve into these widespread and frequent issues, and discuss the ramifications of moving forward in your cases in these delicate situations, as well as discuss how to effectively utilize the Americans with Disabilities Act to protect parents' rights.
Best Practices and Building Rapport
Zealous advocacy for clients is critical, and a duty owed by every attorney. We discuss balancing the Best Practices of pursing the client's interests and wishes through proper trial skills and speaking candidly with the client, with the ethics of the attorney's obligation to make every effort to interact ethically and respectfully with the court, other attorneys, and all others involved with the client's case.
Introduction to Dependency
An all-day training on the nuts and bolts of the dependency process in the state of Georgia. The training addresses each stage of the Juvenile Court process. Topics include requirements under the most up-to-date Georgia Code sections, as well as considerations and actions/steps that an attorney should be taking to effectively represent their clients.
Popular Trainings & Presentations
Building Rapport with Other Parties in Dependency Matters
Building Rapport with Other Parties in Dependency Matters
Building Rapport with Other Parties in Dependency Matters
Discussion on how Parent Attorneys can build a cooperative rapport with other parties of the dependency process.
Emphasis on making a concerted effort to move cases along more efficiently, while at the same time gaining favorable outcomes for our clients.
Parent Attorney Trainings & Workshops
Building Rapport with Other Parties in Dependency Matters
Building Rapport with Other Parties in Dependency Matters
“Best Practices” for Parent Attorneys to make every effort to move their client’s case along effectively and efficiently, and ensure that at every stage in the process the record is perfected for potential appeal.
Advanced Trial Skills and Strategies
Building Rapport with Other Parties in Dependency Matters
Attorney Guardian ad Litem and Child Attorney Training
Filing Discovery requests/motions, Petitions for Legitimation, Contempt Motions against DFCS for No Reasonable Efforts findings.
Also, strategies on filing Motions for Judicial Review requesting Case Plan Modification, Increased Visitation, or
Return of Custody.
Further, review of Objections and discussion of preserving the record for Appeal.
Attorney Guardian ad Litem and Child Attorney Training
Conflicts in the Simultaneous Child Attorney and Guardian ad Litem Roles
Attorney Guardian ad Litem and Child Attorney Training
Review and Discussion of the matters specific to the client-directed Child Attorney, such as the duty of confidentiality owed to the child-client, carrying out the client's express wishes and substituted judgment.
Review and Discussion of the matters specific to the attorney GAL, such as interviewing the child, parents and family members; considerations of the child's best interests for safe and healthy permanency, and best to achieve that.
Conflicts in the Simultaneous Child Attorney and Guardian ad Litem Roles
Conflicts in the Simultaneous Child Attorney and Guardian ad Litem Roles
Conflicts in the Simultaneous Child Attorney and Guardian ad Litem Roles
Discussion of the Statutory and Ethical Duties of the Simultaneous Role of the Child Attorney and Child Guardian ad Litem.
Discussion of the Conflicts Between Representing a Child’s “Best Interests” vs. a Child’s “Express Wishes” (Professionalism)