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Mediation in Cases Involving Family Violence
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 408
Many courts require family law cases to go to mediation before trial. The Family Code contains an exception for cases involving family violence, but as an advocate, you may choose to mediate anyway, as the best way to resolve the issues. This session will discuss the challenges of mediating these cases, and suggest strategies to obtain the best outcomes for your clients. Topics will include selecting the mediator, preparing your client, negotiation strategies, ideas for handling possession of children, and drafting the mediated settlement agreement.
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Melanie Morgan

Staff Attorney, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Ms. Morgan is a staff attorney specializing in Family Law.  She works in the McKinney office of Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and litigates cases in Collin, Grayson, Fannin, Rockwall and Hunt Counties.  She is also an adjunct professor at Collin College, teaching Family Law in their... Read More →
Wednesday August 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 408 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

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