Navigating Family Court and Treatment Teams: Roles, Expectations, and Challenges in High-Conflict and Domestic Violence Cases
Chelsy Phelps, LMFT
Erin Byington, JD
Granite Ballroom
2:00 PM - 3:30 PMFri
DOUGLAS BALLROOM
This presentation will explore the intricate roles within the family court system and the treatment teams involved in high-conflict custody and domestic violence cases. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities of therapists, parent coordinators, special masters, attorneys, mediators, and PGALs. The session will provide practical strategies for collaboration and guidance on managing complex family dynamics within legal and therapeutic frameworks.
Learning Objectives:
Define the key roles within the family court system, including therapists, parent coordinators, special masters, attorneys, mediators, and PGALs.
Examine the ethical and professional boundaries of mental health providers working within legal systems and treatment teams.
Identify the clinical limitations when working with high conflict families.
Analyze best practices for communication and collaboration among treatment team members in high-conflict custody and domestic violence cases.
Identify challenges and strategies for ensuring child-centered decision-making and trauma-informed care within the legal and mental health framework