Domestic Violence in Family Law Cases
The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and the Shalom Bayit Program of Jewish Family & Career Services invite you to take part in a seminar on the role domestic violence plays in family law cases. This seminar will include a discussion of the dynamics of domestic violence, how the dynamics of domestic violence impact family law cases, the Georgia family violence and stalking statutes, custody considerations, and how domestic violence affects children. The seminar will conclude with a panel of judges intimately familiar with both domestic violence and family law cases, who will provide insight on the role domestic violence plays in custody and family law decisions.
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3.5 CLE credits will be available for this seminar. AVLF will process CLE credit for you. If you would like to receive CLE credits for the training, please pay by check or below prior to the training or bring a check to the training. We highly encourage attendees to pay in advance of the training to secure their seat.
Registration costs $35.00 and covers the cost of CLE credit, lunch, and beverages. If you do not need or want CLE credit, then the training is $17.50 to cover the cost of lunch and beverages. Registration will close on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, and is limited to the first 30 registrants.
Lunch will be provided. For any specific dietary restrictions, please email Wendy Lipshutz at wlpshutz@jfcs-atlanta.org by October 26, 2016.Host Organizations
Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) offers programs and resources to help improve the quality of life and build self-sufficiency for individuals and families in greater Atlanta. Shalom Bayit, (which means Peace in the Home), the JF&CS program addressing intimate partner and domestic violence, provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning and referrals to individuals facing physical, emotional, or sexual abuse in their families or intimate relationships. JF&CS serves individuals regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ability to pay. More information can be found at www.JFCSatl.org/shalombayit.
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation is the largest provider of pro bono legal services in Greater Atlanta. For over 35 years, AVLF has promoted access to justice by inspiring volunteer attorneys to provide high-quality education, advocacy, and representation at no charge to low-income families with basic civil legal needs at critical times in their lives. AVLF’s domestic violence program provides consultation services for survivors of intimate partner violence to get information about their legal options and referrals for other appropriate assistance. Each appointment also includes safety planning advice and focuses on respecting the survivor’s opinions and goals. If filing a civil temporary protective order is appropriate and desired, AVLF offers assistance with completing the legal documents. More information can be found at www.avlf.org.