March 17 eNews The AFCC eNEWS is the monthly e-newsletter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. The eNEWS provides up-to-date information for professionals including practice tips, international news, and the latest initiatives in family law and conflict resolution. Views expressed by contributors are their own and not necessarily those of AFCC or its leadership. The AFCC eNEWS is provided at no charge to you; anyone can subscribe. AFCC eNews
March 16 eNews Linda B. Fieldstone, MEd & Sue Bronson, MSW Top 10 Tips: Eldering Strategies to Bridge Across Generations The April 2026 Special Issue of the Family Court Review introduces “eldering” — acknowledging aging as an evolving relational role, recognizing interdependencies within the family system. These Top 10s reflect contributions from the authors in this special issue, as well as discussions with participants in our workshop* on skill building to reduce multigenerational conflict at the 2025 AFCC Annual Conference. In an interdisciplinary family-law context (judges, attorneys, practitioners, mediators, parenting and eldercaring coordinators) eldering means shifting to a family systems perspective, which enhances stability and builds resilience. We apply eldering best when we learn from each other’s professional lenses—legal clarity, clinical insight, resolution skills, and coordination strategies—so the family experiences one coherent, bridge-building approach. Listening to multigenerational voices with an eldering framework enhances AFCC’s mission to “improve the lives of children and families through the resolution of family conflict.” Continue Reading.