Free Trainings From the AOC's Dept. of Family Administration

The following free training opportunities are offered by the AOC through the Department of Family Administration. All courses are offered free of charge at the Judiciary Education and Conference Center in Annapolis. Any questions should be directed to Christine.schultz@mdcourts.gov.   
 
Registration for all events available online at http://dfamaryland.eventbrite.com/
 
  • Domestic Violence Law Training: December 9, 2011, 8:30am- 12:30pm
Half day Domestic Violence Law Training opportunity for all practitioners.  Updates on new law and statutes as well as discussion on emerging issues such as identifying domestic violence issues in alternative dispute resolution.
 
  • Collaborative Law Seminar- November 10, 2011, 8:30am-12:30pm
Half day training opportunity for practitioners interested in Collaborative Law. The training is designed to be an introduction into the costs and benefits of the Collaborative Law process.
 
  • Child Counsel Training- October 18th, 2011, 8:30am-4:30pm
Training for those interested in becoming court appointed child counsel in custody and visitation cases. Completion of the course satisfies requirements of MD Rule 9-205.1 and is designed pursuant to the Maryland Guidelines for Practice for Court Appointed Lawyers Representing Children in Cases Involving Child Custody or Child Access.  Very few spots remain.
 
  • Collaborative Law Certification Course- March 2012
Three day training event designed to certify practitioners in the practice of collaborative law. Courses taught by nationally recognized collaborative law practitioners. More details will soon be available.

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