Application To Serve As Volunteer Settlement Conference Panelist Civil Or Family Law {CV055-FL055}

CV055 / FL055 - APPLICATION TO SERVE AS VOLUNTEER SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE PANELIST CIVIL OR FAMILY LAW. This form is used in the Superior Court of California, County of Marin, by attorneys and qualified mental health professionals seeking to assist with settlement conferences in civil or family law cases. This form gathers information about the applicant’s professional background, licensure, areas of expertise, and experience with litigation, mediation, or dispute resolution. Applicants must confirm their qualifications under applicable court rules and disclose any potential conflicts. The role involves helping parties reach agreements in contested matters, particularly in complex or high-conflict cases. Participation is voluntary and subject to court approval, and applicants must agree to comply with California Rules of Court governing ADR neutrals. Attorneys: The court suggests that participants have the following knowledge, experience or training: • Experience in litigation and/or the settlement of custody cases through mediation or the collaborative process, involving a significant number of high conflict custody disputes • Domestic Violence and the differentiation of types of domestic violence • Child Abuse, Alcohol and Substance abuse • Appointments as Minor’s Counsel • Age-appropriate parenting arrangements for divorced families • Impact of entrenched parental conflict on child adjustment • Impact of step-parents and blended families on parenting relationships Mental Health Professionals: The court suggests that participants have the following knowledge, experience or training: • Mental Health Professional licensed in California • Experience working with divorcing families, as well as experience in providing services to parents and children in high conflict families • Mediation/collaborative training and/or experience and negotiation skills • Basic knowledge of Family Law and the Family Law Court system • Familiarity with domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse and potential impact on appropriate post-divorce arrangements • Familiarity with research on impact of divorce on children and families • The range of age-appropriate time-share and parenting arrangements for divorced families • Impact of separation and divorce on parents, children, parent-child relationships and quality of parenting and family dynamics • Indicators of child abuse and neglect and knowledge of related reporting laws. www.FormsWorkflow.com