Join Melissa Benson for her upcoming NBI Webinar: Navigating Custody Cases with Criminal Elements.
We are excited to announce that Melissa Benson, a seasoned family law attorney with over 17 years of experience working in Arizona’s criminal justice system, will present a live webinar through the National Business Institute (NBI) on November 6, 2024.
"Navigating Custody Cases With Criminal Elements: A Lawyer's Guide" is designed for both family law and criminal law attorneys seeking to enhance their skills in handling child custody cases that involve criminal matters. Melissa will share her expertise on the impact of criminal records, domestic violence, mental health issues, and substance abuse on child custody cases.
Webinar Highlights:
- Effects of Criminal Records on Child Custody: Learn how criminal records can affect a parent's custody rights and how to advocate for your clients.
- Best Interests of the Child Standard: Understand the legal standard courts use to determine child custody and how criminal elements factor into these decisions.
- Child Custody and Domestic Violence: Gain crucial insights into handling cases where domestic violence allegations are present.
- Custody Issues for Incarcerated Parents: Discover strategies for navigating custody matters when one parent is incarcerated.
- Addressing Child Abuse Allegations: Review legal best practices for ensuring the safety and well-being of the child while protecting your client’s rights.
- Parental Fitness: Explore how mental health and substance abuse issues can affect custody determinations and how to advocate for the best possible outcomes for your clients.
- Negotiating Custody Agreements Involving Parents With Criminal Charges: Develop practical strategies to negotiate custody agreements in complex cases.
This comprehensive webinar will provide valuable tools and strategies for attorneys to effectively navigate child custody cases that intersect with criminal law. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Melissa’s extensive experience in both family and criminal law.
Register today to secure your spot and elevate your client advocacy skills!
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Leading the firm’s Family Law Practice, Melissa Benson represents families and individuals in all types of domestic relations and disputes. She is a dedicated advocate, providing compassionate and concierge-style service to resolve her client’s most personal disputes.
Melissa also brings over 17 years of experience working in Arizona’s criminal justice system as a victim advocate, probation officer, and sex crimes and domestic violence prosecutor. This courtroom experience and her mediation training enable Melissa to present the best case for her clients, often resolving disputes before trial.