The 2026 AFCC-CA Annual Conference, titled "Practical Solutions for Complex Family Law Challenges," is organized by the California Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC-CA). This event is scheduled to take place from February 6 to February 8, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento in Sacramento, California.

The conference will address multifaceted issues in family law, including parental relocation, parent-child contact problems, family violence, and the needs of neurodivergent individuals. Attendees can expect a range of sessions such as "The Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing Children: Legal, Ethical, and Psychological Dimensions," "Bridging the Gap: Working with Neurodivergent Adults in Family Court Systems," and "Safety Planning for Domestic Violence Survivors."

In addition to educational sessions, the conference will feature networking opportunities, an exhibitor space, and notable speakers like Ellen Bruno, director of "SPLIT UP: The Teen Years," and Caitlin Ryan, director of the Family Acceptance Project. The event is designed for family law professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in addressing complex family law challenges.

Speakers(23)

Andrea Palash

JD

Andrea Palash served on the 2026 AFCC-CA Annual Conference Committee.

Angelina Ray

Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS)

Angelina Ray is a Certified Family Law Specialist who co-chaired the 2026 AFCC-CA Annual Conference and presented on interviewing children in legal proceedings.

Arati Vasan

Esq.

Arati Vasan is an attorney who co-presented on the legal, ethical, and psychological dimensions of interviewing children in legal contexts.

Caitlin Ryan

Director at Family Acceptance Project, San Francisco State University

Caitlin Ryan is the Director of the Family Acceptance Project at San Francisco State University and presented on family acceptance.

David L. Blacker

JD, Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS)

David Blacker is a Certified Family Law Specialist who co-presented on the impact of language in family law contexts.

Deborah H. Wald

JD

Deborah Wald co-chaired the 2026 AFCC-CA Annual Conference.

Diane Wasznicky

JD

Diane Wasznicky served on the 2026 AFCC-CA Annual Conference Committee.

Ellen Bruno

Film Producer and Director

Ellen Bruno is a filmmaker who presented her film 'SPLIT UP: The Teen Years' and participated in a live Q&A session.

Eva Bermudez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Eva Bermudez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who co-presented on the legal, ethical, and psychological dimensions of interviewing children in legal contexts.

Frank Davis

Ph.D.

Dr. Frank Davis co-chaired the 2026 AFCC-CA Annual Conference.

Event Details

Date
February 6-8, 2026
3 days
Location
🇺🇸 Sacramento, United States
DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento
Pricing
$175 - $625
Audience
Family law professionals, including attorneys, judges, mental health practitioners, and child custody evaluators
CLE Credits
Up to 16.5 Continuing Education credits available, including 12.5 hours for the conference and 4 hours for institutes