SAVE THE DATE!“Lunch & Learn”Discussion Series hosted by Family Court ServicesWednesday, March 20, 2013Noon – 2:00 PM11th Floor Conference AreaCourthouse Center175 NW 1st AvenueMiami, Florida 33128 Self-Represented Parents: Challenges, Ethical Issues and Barriers in Court Proceedings In order for courts to remain efficient, they must respond effectively to the needs of parties who navigate their legal proceedings without the benefit of legal counsel. Learn from our panelists what you can do to minimize the deleterious consequences of family court proceedings faced by those who cannot or choose not to have legal representation: Judge Gill Freeman will address the challenges and ethical considerations judiciary face due to the growing numbers of self-represented litigants in the court; JC Carmenate, Manager of the 11th Judicial Circuit’s Self-Help Program, will provide explain the types of procedural assistance offered through the court; Sharon Langer, Director of Legal Aid, will explain the legal complications when both parties are unrepresented and the added ethical dilemmas and imbalance of power when one party has an attorney and the other does not; and, Carmen Souirgi, Family Court Services Specialist, will highlight the cultural barriers faced by self-represented litigants and the services available to assist them.   Judiciary and all professionals who work with families in conflict are welcome. Please remember to bring your lunch! Continuing education credit for judiciary, attorneys, mental health professionals and mediators Please RSVP at: http://fcslunchandlearnmarch2013.eventbrite.com If you register and then are unable to attend, please email Marilyn Young at MYoung@jud11.flcourts.org  Judiciary 0.00 Professional 0.00