﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:47:55 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Association of Family and Conciliation Courts - Ask the Experts</title><link>https://www.afccnet.org:443/Resource-Center/eNews/rss/category/4456/ask-the-experts</link><atom:link href="https://www.afccnet.org:443/Resource-Center/eNews/rss/category/4456/ask-the-experts" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Gut: Using Consultation to Ground Professional Judgment]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/beyond-the-gut-using-consultation-to-ground-professional-judgment</link><description><![CDATA[ Working with court-involved families can be incredibly demanding, often leaving us feeling isolated as we race from appointment to appointment, trying to squeeze in time for progress notes and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/beyond-the-gut-using-consultation-to-ground-professional-judgment</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-22]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How to Stop the Fiery Holiday Drama between Separated Co-Parents Before It Even Starts]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/how-to-stop-the-fiery-holiday-drama-between-separated-co-parents-before-it-even-starts</link><description><![CDATA[   How to Stop the Fiery Holiday Drama between Separated Co-Parents Before It Even Starts   

 Navigating the holiday season with high conflict co-parents can be among the most challenging work ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/how-to-stop-the-fiery-holiday-drama-between-separated-co-parents-before-it-even-starts</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-20]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ten Tips for the Holidays]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/ten-tips-for-the-holidays</link><description><![CDATA[ 1. Have a very specific plan for the holidays so there is no opportunity for confusion or conflict. Parents may alternate or split holidays, but when there is disagreement about this plan, consider ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/ten-tips-for-the-holidays</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-19]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Identifying Legal Abuse and  Recognizing its Consequences in Family Law]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/the-importance-of-identifying-legal-abuse-and-recognizing-its-consequences-in-family-law</link><description><![CDATA[ Leaving an abusive relationship is a dangerous undertaking that comes with an increased risk of post-separation assault and homicide. Children are often either direct targets of, or witnesses to, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/the-importance-of-identifying-legal-abuse-and-recognizing-its-consequences-in-family-law</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-16]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Navigating Pet Custody, During and After Divorce]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/navigating-pet-custody-during-and-after-divorce</link><description><![CDATA[ Divorce is never easy, but when you add the complexity of a beloved dog or cat into the equation, things can become even more difficult and emotional for everyone involved. This article aims to ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/navigating-pet-custody-during-and-after-divorce</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-18]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Five Tips for Developing Effective Cross-Examination]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/five-tips-for-developing-effective-cross-examination</link><description><![CDATA[  Five Tips for Developing Effective Cross-Examination  

 One of the most disliked aspects of family law litigation is cross-examination. People have a universal aversion to it, from litigators to ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/five-tips-for-developing-effective-cross-examination</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-15]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Top 10 Mentorship Tips for Family Law Forensic Mental Health Professionals]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/top-10-mentorship-tips-for-family-law-forensic-mental-health-professionals</link><description><![CDATA[  Nurturing the Next Generation with Purpose and Precision  

  Family Law Forensic Mental Health (FLFMH) is facing a critical juncture.  With many professionals retiring or leaving the field—often ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/top-10-mentorship-tips-for-family-law-forensic-mental-health-professionals</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-14]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Top 10 Tips for Family Court Practitioners Handling Cases with Psychedelic Use]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/top-10-tips-for-family-court-practitioners-handling-cases-with-psychedelic-use</link><description><![CDATA[ 
   Distinguish Medical, Religious, and Recreational Use 
  
   Determine if the psychedelic use is medically supervised, part of a protected spiritual practice, or recreational (e.g., ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/top-10-tips-for-family-court-practitioners-handling-cases-with-psychedelic-use</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-10]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin K. Way (Process and Strategy Analyst)]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[10 Tips for Assessing Truth Telling, Credibility, & Reliability in Family Law]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/10-tips-for-assessing-truth-telling-credibility-reliability-in-family-law</link><description><![CDATA[ 
   Who are we to judge who’s telling the truth (unless we are the judge, but even then…)?  Psychologists have long known that we are not particularly good at detecting truth tellers from those who ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 01:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/10-tips-for-assessing-truth-telling-credibility-reliability-in-family-law</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-8]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin K. Way (Process and Strategy Analyst)]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[The Role of Specialized Knowledge in Expert Testimony: Insights from Psychology and Legal Precedents]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/the-role-of-specialized-knowledge-in-expert-testimony-insights-from-psychology-and-legal-precedents</link><description><![CDATA[ Expert testimony plays a crucial role in legal proceedings, providing courts with the knowledge needed to interpret complex issues. In cases such as child custody disputes, the insights offered by ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/the-role-of-specialized-knowledge-in-expert-testimony-insights-from-psychology-and-legal-precedents</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-3]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>