Learn about the unique challenges of interpreting in this setting!
CEUs are approved for the ATA, CA, OR, and TX. NCI is a pre-approved provider of CEUs for AZ, CO, FL, KY, MS, OK, PA, and TN.
This live, 3-hour interactive webinar presents an overview of the various areas of family law that interpreters encounter in the course of their work, including:
- Dissolution of Marriage
- Division of Property
- Child Custody
- Protective Orders in domestic relationships
- Child Neglect and Abuse
- Foster Care and Adoption
- Termination of Parental Rights
- Guardianship
- Emancipation of Minors
- Approval of Underage Marriages
- Name Changes
Interpreters will learn about the types of cases that affect families and domestic relationships; the laws and decisions surrounding these cases; the procedures followed by parties in each type of case; the options for marriage and other legal unions and their dissolution; the rights and duties of parents; the rights of children; the custody of children and their support; the division of property; the protection of injured or at-risk family members; and jurisdictional issues in the area of family law.
Instructor: Carmen Patel, JD, is a practicing judicial interpreter. She holds California court and federal court certifications.