Lunch & Learn – Zoom Workshops
Workshop 1: Nov 1st - Family Mediation Service
Lunch & Learn Separation Network Workshop Series-Family Mediation Service
Bring your coffee and sandwich and learn while you lunch!
This workshop will help front line practitioners working with or planning to work with families post separation, in understanding and valuing the role of family mediation in supporting children’s needs post separation.
You will gain a clear understanding of the role of the mediator so in turn you can help parents know what to expect as they engage in the mediation process, supporting them to be ‘mediation ready’ in turn allowing them to gain the most from the mediation space.
You will also gain an understanding of the parallel role front line practitioners can play in ensuring parents have the skills to engage well, allowing them to more effectively reach agreements that ensure best outcomes for children post separation.
Presenter: practicing Family Mediator
Workshop 2: Nov 8th - Legal Aid Board
Lunch & Learn Separation Network Workshop Series – Legal Aid Board
Bring your coffee and sandwich and learn while you lunch!
This workshop will create a space for front line practitioners to explore the ‘in camera’ rule and how it applies to separated families you work with, who are actively engaged in the family courts, while seeking your support.
The ‘in camera rule’ prohibits parents from talking about what takes place in the family courts, while many front-line services are fundamental in supporting parents as they navigate what often is a long, drawn out and emotional experience, necessitating parents to be permitted to share in confidence what is happening at a family court level.
This workshop will also support you in knowing how best to prepare parents for court and present a clear understanding of the boundaries around court accompaniment for vulnerable parents.
Presenter: Practicing Solicitor
Workshop 3: Nov 15th - Understanding Court Reports
Lunch & Learn Separation Network Workshop Series-Court Reports Pros & Cons
Bring your coffee and sandwich and learn while you lunch!
Court Reports in Family Law: Pros and Cons, Benefits and Limitations:
This workshop will explore the purpose of Section 47, Section 32 and Voice of the Child Reports in family law cases. It will support front line practitioners to understand when court assessments are ordered and for what purpose, how children and parents are engaged in such a process and how best front-line practitioners can support parents and children during and following this process.
Jim Sheehan will share his personal experience spanning over 50 years of working with children and families and the role he plays in carrying out court assessments.
Presenter: Jim Sheehan, Accredited Family Therapist
Workshop 4: Nov 22nd - The Rights of Unmarried Parents Post Separation
Lunch & Learn Separation Network-Rights of Unmarried Parents Post Separation
Bring your coffee and sandwich and learn while you lunch!
The Rights of Unmarried Parents Post Separation:
This workshop will present on the terminology and rights of unmarried parents in Ireland.
As a front-line practitioner, you will be supported to understand guardianship, custody, access and maintenance as it applies to unmarried parents.
You will also be supported to understand how parents can access the district court to manage shared parenting arrangements as an unmarried parent.
Presenter: Veronica Black, Treoir National Information Service for Unmarried Parents