2024 Family Round Up
Key Topics and Developments in Domestic Relations & Juvenile Law

Agenda
Join domestic relations and juvenile law professionals for the 2024 Family Round Up, a comprehensive program highlighting essential topics, updates, and best practices in family law. This self-study course provides valuable insight into current trends, legal developments, and practical strategies that impact practitioners working with children, parents, and families.

Session 1
Which Should I Choose? Custody Evaluation or Civ. R. 35 Physical or Mental Health Evaluation?
This session explores how legal professionals determine whether to pursue a Custody Evaluation or a Civ. R. 35 Physical or Mental Evaluation based on the dynamics and needs of a case.
Presenter: Andrew Meier, Meier, Smith, Meier & Webb, LPA

Session 2
Parenting Coordination Best Practices
This session covers parenting coordination as a child-focused, dispute-reducing process designed to help high-conflict parents follow and implement parenting plans. Best practices include maintaining neutrality, prioritizing the child's well-being, and facilitating effective communication.
Presenter: Krystle Marko, Krystle Marko Law, LLC

Session 3
Family Preservation
This session focuses on Ohio’s family-preservation resources and kinship support programs, including KSP, KGAP, and KPIP. Presenters discuss how these programs function within the court system and how OhioRISE supports families to help children remain safely in their homes.
Presenters:
Magistrate Kathleen Lenski, Montgomery County Juvenile Court
Amanda Resler, OhioRISE CHOICES