Sadly, marriages of parents with special needs children have a higher incidence of divorce. Members of the Jersey Shore Collaborative Law Group, sponsored by GCU’ s criminal justice program, has developed this conference to assist parents and educators in minimizing the stress placed on the children in their care. Midge Cannin-Schuck ’ 85, a licensed professional counselor in the mental health field, will open the conference with an overview of collaborative divorce and its benefits.

Topics & Presenters:

• Children and Special Needs Children - Presented by Midge Cannin-Schuck, ’85, Licensed Professional Counselor
• Mediation vs. Litigation - Presented by Paula Sawyer, Esq.
• 2-3-4 Financial Concept - Presented by Francesca Anello, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

Presenters will discuss loss of family; stepfamilies; emotional effects on children; complications with children who are classified as, for example, ADD or ADHD; key financial issues (distribution of property and finances); and understanding the difference between collaborative divorce, mediation, and litigation. Attendees will receive 2 GCU continuing education units. Please visit www.georgian.edu/divorceconference for a complete curriculum.