The Children’s Legal Rights Journal Annual Symposium
Reimagining Custody in Modern Family Contexts Under the UCCJEA and The Hague Convention
November 3, 2023
9:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. CST
(reception to follow)
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Philip H. Corboy Law Center
25 East Pearson Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Power Rogers & Smith Ceremonial Courtroom
About the Symposium
This year’s symposium will explore how the UCCJEA and the Hague Convention are meant to provide clarity in the resolution of multi-jurisdictional disputes involving children, both nationally and internationally. However, as our understanding of family structures continues to expand, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of existing legal frameworks in meeting the needs of children arising from non-traditional circumstances, including same-sex marriages, surrogacy arrangements or other reproductive technologies, and families with nontraditional parental and guardianship configurations.
The symposium will explore the capacity of the UCCJEA and The Hague Convention to address the unique needs of children from increasingly diverse family backgrounds, aiming to explore innovative solutions by drawing insights from diverse cultural perspectives, relevant legislation, and new precedents. By incorporating the goals of cultural preservation, utilizing extended support networks, and acknowledging the evolving nature and unique challenges presented by modern family dynamics, the UCCJEA and the Hague Convention can be reimagined in a manner that establishes a more inclusive and efficient framework for custody proceedings and aligns more effectively with the evolving needs of contemporary families.
Cost & CLE
This event is free and open to the public, and has been approved for 3.25 hours of General MCLE credit.
About the Children’s Legal Rights Journal
CLRJ is a journal published by law students at Loyola University Chicago in cooperation with the National Association of Counsel for Children. CLRJ focuses on issues affecting all professionals who work with children, including child welfare, juvenile justice, adoption, mental health and education. Generally, the readership consists of lawyers, social workers, physicians, researchers, mental health professionals, law enforcement personnel, and educators.
Reimagining Custody in Modern Family Contexts Under the UCCJEA and The Hague Convention
November 3, 2023
9:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. CST
(reception to follow)
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Philip H. Corboy Law Center
25 East Pearson Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Power Rogers & Smith Ceremonial Courtroom
About the Symposium
This year’s symposium will explore how the UCCJEA and the Hague Convention are meant to provide clarity in the resolution of multi-jurisdictional disputes involving children, both nationally and internationally. However, as our understanding of family structures continues to expand, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of existing legal frameworks in meeting the needs of children arising from non-traditional circumstances, including same-sex marriages, surrogacy arrangements or other reproductive technologies, and families with nontraditional parental and guardianship configurations.
The symposium will explore the capacity of the UCCJEA and The Hague Convention to address the unique needs of children from increasingly diverse family backgrounds, aiming to explore innovative solutions by drawing insights from diverse cultural perspectives, relevant legislation, and new precedents. By incorporating the goals of cultural preservation, utilizing extended support networks, and acknowledging the evolving nature and unique challenges presented by modern family dynamics, the UCCJEA and the Hague Convention can be reimagined in a manner that establishes a more inclusive and efficient framework for custody proceedings and aligns more effectively with the evolving needs of contemporary families.
Cost & CLE
This event is free and open to the public, and has been approved for 3.25 hours of General MCLE credit.
About the Children’s Legal Rights Journal
CLRJ is a journal published by law students at Loyola University Chicago in cooperation with the National Association of Counsel for Children. CLRJ focuses on issues affecting all professionals who work with children, including child welfare, juvenile justice, adoption, mental health and education. Generally, the readership consists of lawyers, social workers, physicians, researchers, mental health professionals, law enforcement personnel, and educators.