Managing Family Law and Child Welfare in Schools: Expert Insights with Jill Goldson and Cheryl Lacey

In this episode of Mediator Musings, hosted by Joanne Law, two esteemed experts, Jill Goldson and Cheryl Lacey, discuss the crucial intersection of family law, children, and educational institutions.

Jill Goldson, a director at FMC, researcher, author, and passionate advocate for keeping families out of court, joins with Cheryl Lacey, an education advisor and author, to delve into the impact family separations and disputes have on children and schools.

They explore the roles educators play, the importance of maintaining boundaries, and ways to support children through challenging circumstances without involving schools unnecessarily. Key points include the effects of adversarial legal processes, the distinction between children and students, and the importance of appropriate training for educators to handle sensitive family issues respectfully and effectively.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
01:04 Why Discuss Family Law and Schools?
01:34 The Intersection of Family Law and Education
02:33 Advocating for Keeping Families Out of Court
07:15 Child Participation in Family Law
11:10 Challenges Faced by Schools and Educators
19:57 Training and Support for Educators
29:15 The Role of Schools in Family Disputes
38:54 Final Thoughts and Contact Information


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