High Swartz family law attorney Chelsey A. Christiansen will continue with Part 2 of the Montgomery Bar Association CLE, essentially an immersion into the dependency system.
The CLE, being held at the Bar will be moderated by Sharon Hofer, Esq. and feature other speakers include Craig Bluestein, Esq., Judge Demchick-Alloy, Judge Eisenberg, Judge Ferman, Judge Page, Juvenile Court Hearing Officer Maria Gibbons, and Jennifer Spata, Esq.
Speakers will delve into topics like Reasonable Efforts and how attorneys can utilize them in representing the parent before they get to the courtroom and Family Service plans. An important aspect of the CLE will be assisting parents advocating for themselves, creating a plan for the child’s return to home and maintaining it. The group will also discuss best practices if a case is pointing to Termination of Parental Rights and duties of confidentiality provided by the rules of professional conduct.
Registration is still available and can be found at the Montgomery Bar Association website.