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The Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) presents its annual conference The Intersection of Culture with Custody and Parenting Time Decisions in Family Court.   A week or so ago, we shared what the morning sessions of the conference would provide.  The last two learning objectives of the conference are: Explain how consideration of Read more…

The Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) presents its annual conference The Intersection of Culture with Custody and Parenting Time Decisions in Family Court.   The first two learning objectives of the conference are to define what culture means in the context of working with families and to examine one’s own beliefs Read more…

This topic this year, is The Intersection of Culture with Custody and Parenting Time Decisions in Family Court.  The conference planning committee has been working on this for over two years.  There are many parts of the conference which are intentionally different than past conferences you may have attended to create additional learning opportunities. The conference is going Read more…

The Second Judicial District invites qualified applicants for a full-time Temporary Judicial Referee position, with duties in the Family Court Division, with the potential to be reassigned to other areas of the court as needed. These positions will initially last approximately twelve months with the possibility of being extended. The appointment will be made by the Ramsey County District Court Chief Judge.  referee-ramsey-county-family-court-division | Job Details tab | Career Read more…

AFCC-MN is making an effort to let our members know about events that reflect and support diversity in our professional community.  On June 14, 2021, the Minnesota Humanities Center is offering a program entitled “Understanding Our Duluth Lynchings: Racial Violence in America and the Road to Justice and Reconciliation.”   This event is open to the Read more…

Risk Management and Culture: Why You Really Should Care about DE&I April Harris-Britt, PhD, Durham, NC, Nolanda Kirby, MS, Elkton, MD  May 5, 20214:00-5:00pm Eastern Time US/CanadaRegistration and more information Cultural competence is not just a good idea, it is necessary for effective and ethical practice. This webinar will emphasize the importance of recognizing culture and diversity Read more…

Please read below for a statement issued by the Hmong American Bar Association: March 18, 2021 The Hmong American Bar Association sends its condolences to the friends and families of the eight victims—six who were Asian American—who lost their lives in the horrifying and blatant Atlanta, Georgia, murders on March 16, 2021. We also lend Read more…

AFCC-MN is making an effort to let our members know about events that reflect and support diversity in our professional community. Past-President Referee Street shared this information about the annual Gala for the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association. We encourage members to attend in order to learn more about MHBA, and to support their work. Each member of the Read more…

AFCC International is offering a free 1-hour seminar on diversity in the field of family law, featuring a panel of mental health providers, attorneys, and judicial officers. The seminar is at 3:00-4:00 pm, on March 11, 2021. While the seminar is free, participants are asked to register no later than 8 am March 10, 2021.   Although this is short Read more…

Chief Justice Gildea has issued an order today which extends the requirement that all family court proceedings be held remotely through March 15, 2021. The only exception permitted would be if the Chief Judge of the District where the proceeding is held authorizes an in-person hearing.  The order is available through the link below. The Read more…