Litigating Abuse Cases in Civil Court: Intersections Between Family Court and Civil Court and the Importance of Trauma-Informed Representation

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Litigating Abuse Cases in Civil Court: Intersections Between Family Court and Civil Court and the Importance of Trauma-Informed Representation

Program Originally Presented Friday, August 9, 2024 

Join our esteemed panel of judiciary, civil litigators, family law practitioners, and survivors' rights advocates to explore the many twists, turns, and challenges involved with litigating abuse cases, whether the cases involve children or adults. Learn about litigation in the context of the Protection from Abuse matters in Family Court along with how litigation proceeds in civil court with respect to damages and other losses in connection with abuse cases. Gain an important understanding about the intersection of these various proceedings. The panel will additionally address the importance of providing trauma-informed representation, recognizing survivors' needs, and sharing the appropriate resources for all parties.

Attend this program to hear guidance regarding litigating abuse cases in civil court.

Moderator:
Kristine L. Calalang, Esq.
The Law Office of Kristine L. Calalang
Co-Chair, Women in the Profession Committee
Executive Board Member, APABA-PA

Panelists:
Hon. Christopher P. Mallios
Court of Common Pleas, Family Division
First Judicial District

Nadeem A. Bezar, Esq.
Partner, Kline & Specter

Mary Kate Kalinich, Esq.
Custody and Support Supervising Attorney
Women Against Abuse

Professor Sarah Katz
Clinical Professor of Law
Temple University Beasley School of Law

Jessica A. Rickabaugh, Esq.
Partner, Tucker Law Group

  

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