Interstate Custody & Relocation in the Time of COVID-19

  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Eastern Time (US & Canada)
  • By: Empire Justice Center, The Legal Aid Society NYC
  • Source: New York
Topics:
  • Family Law/Matrimonial
  • Continuing Legal Education Program (CLE)
  • COVID

The pandemic has placed new stressors on families impacted by domestic violence.  Survivors may need to relocate to escape abuse, recover from illness, protect their health or the health of vulnerable family members, or seek family support.  Layoffs and reduced incomes are having severe financial impacts on survivors and their abusers causing people to seek work in new communities.  Abusers may also relocate as a tool of abuse or retaliation.  Where parents are already living in different states or jurisdictions, the pandemic is creating new challenges with cross-border visitation and return of children.  The presenters will discuss the UCCJEA and advising clients who may be considering relocation during this crisis.  Presenters will help participants learn through case hypotheticals.  This program is intended for participants who already have some knowledge about or experience with the UCCJEA.

Presenters: Anna Maria Diamanti, Esq., Her Justice and Melina Sfakianaki, Esq., The Legal Aid Society NYC

  • CLE Credit Comments: Empire Justice Center has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York. This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.5 CLE credit hours, of which 1.5 can be applied towards the Professional Practice requirement. This course is both transitional and non-transitional and is appropriate for both new and experienced attorneys.
  • Contact:
    Michelle Peterson
    Empire Justice Center
    (585) 295-5729