﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:37:00 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 Test Result: Understanding Addiction in Family Law]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/beyond-the-test-result-understanding-addiction-in-family-law</link><description><![CDATA[ Working with families where substance use is at issue is one of the most demanding areas in family law. The job requires racing between hearings, reports, and progress notes, trying to make a fair ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/beyond-the-test-result-understanding-addiction-in-family-law</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-35]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pet-Related Abuse as a Marker of Coercive Control in Family Court Assessments]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/pet-related-abuse-as-a-marker-of-coercive-control-in-family-court-assessments</link><description><![CDATA[ Family court evaluators often investigate allegations of domestic violence, child abuse, coercive control, and post-separation abuse. In that work, pets are easy to overlook as collateral or as a ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/pet-related-abuse-as-a-marker-of-coercive-control-in-family-court-assessments</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-34]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[It's Just a Phone…Or Is It? Managing Technology to Reduce Conflict in Coparenting]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/its-just-a-phoneor-is-it-managing-technology-to-reduce-conflict-in-coparenting</link><description><![CDATA[ Rick is helping his five-year-old daughter get ready for school when he notices a set of small numbers written neatly on her thigh. “What’s that, honey?” he asks. She responds, “Oh, that’s Mommy’s ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/its-just-a-phoneor-is-it-managing-technology-to-reduce-conflict-in-coparenting</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-33]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[A Trauma-Informed Lens for Family Court: 10 Tips for Applying It Across Roles]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/a-trauma-informed-lens-for-family-court-10-tips-for-applying-it-across-roles</link><description><![CDATA[ Families arrive in our courtrooms and offices at some of the hardest moments of their lives. Many carry histories of harm that long predate the case in front of us, and the legal process itself can ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/a-trauma-informed-lens-for-family-court-10-tips-for-applying-it-across-roles</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-31]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Suing for Damages from Domestic Violence: Torts in Civil Courts]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/suing-for-damages-from-domestic-violence-torts-in-civil-courts</link><description><![CDATA[ A civil suit against a domestic abuser can provide survivors with a sense of justice and a financial cushion. 

 There is always more to a separation or divorce case than the single overt incident ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/suing-for-damages-from-domestic-violence-torts-in-civil-courts</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-30]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Introducing Parent-Child Contact Cases: A Guide to Aligning Professionals Using a Systems Perspective]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/introducing-parent-child-contact-cases-a-guide-to-aligning-professionals-using-a-systems-perspective</link><description><![CDATA[ If you have ever worked on a case involving a child who refuses to see a parent, you already know how quickly things can unravel — not just within the family, but among the professionals trying to ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/introducing-parent-child-contact-cases-a-guide-to-aligning-professionals-using-a-systems-perspective</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-29]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Patrick Sommer]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Breaking the Cycle: Mental Health and Resilience in High-Conflict Divorce]]></title><link>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/breaking-the-cycle-mental-health-and-resilience-in-high-conflict-divorce</link><description><![CDATA[ Divorce is often a highly stressful life event that can significantly disrupt the stability of a family. When parents separate, they frequently encounter major changes in financial arrangements, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.afccnet.org/Resource-Center/eNews/breaking-the-cycle-mental-health-and-resilience-in-high-conflict-divorce</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[0b22a922-3bc5-454e-abb8-bd27a2897d0a-28]]></dc:identifier></item><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></channel></rss>