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Child Custody Evaluator

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CCE-218: When to Let Go: When is it time to “Call it” in Resist/Refuse Cases?(2.0 CEs)

From our 2025 Update. PCCP cases are not created equally. They are amongst the most challenging ones that enter our practices. Would we serve the best interests of the child(ren) involved by letting some of them go; and if so, which ones and when?

$79.00
Leslie Drozd, Ph.D.
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CCE-217: Conducting Parenting Plan Evaluations with Integrity: A Best Practice Booster (2.0 CEs)

From our 2025 Update. Evaluators face increasing pressure to deliver work that adheres to professional standards and withstands legal scrutiny. Participants will explore the value of work product review, alternative hypotheses, and ethical standards.

$79.00
Christy Bradshaw Schmidt, LPC, MA
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CCE-216: Recommendations in Evaluations that Benefit the Utility of Conjoint Family Therapy (1.5 CEs))

From our 2025 Update. This program discusses the the identification, reporting and information collection of resist/refuse dynamics when observed during an evaluation. Learn about preparing for a referral to Conjoint Family Therapy.

$59.00
Sally Lynch, LMFT
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CCE-215: Legal and Judicial Updates: Working with Judges and the Implications of Legal Cases on CCEs/PPEs (2.5 CE Credits)

From our 2025 CCE Update. Gain unparalleled insight into the judicial and legal dimensions of CCEs/PPEs in this dynamic two-part program. Perfect for new and experienced evaluators alike, hear both judicial perspective and legal guidance.

$89.00
Hon. Margo Lewis Hoy
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CCE-214: 2025 Annual IPV Update (4.0 CE Credits)

Our annual Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)/ Domestic Violence (DV) update. This update will feature host Lori Love, Ph.D. and presenter Weston Lange, PsyD, LCSW!

$179.00
Weston Lange, PsyD, LCSW
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CCE-213: 2025 Annual CCE Update (8.0 CE Credits)

Our annual update for the Child Custody Evaluator (CCE) field, as specified by the California Judicial Council for 2025. Hosted by Lori Love. Speakers include Margo Hoy, Sandra Mayberry, Christy Bradshaw Schmidt, Leslie Drozd and Sally Lynch

$329.00
Lori Love, Ph.D.
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Bundle: 2025 Annual Updates (CCE-213 + CCE-214)

2 courses, released in late 2025, contain our full, 12.0 hour, Judicial Council of Council approved, annual update for child custody professionals. Featuring a well-respected and expert line-up of speakers, learn the latest in the CCE/PPE field!

$457.00
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CCE-211: Considerations of Culture and Religion for the Child Custody Evaluator (1.5 CE Credits)

This presentation examines the impact of cultural and religious backgrounds on custody recommendations, highlighting the importance of cultural competence among evaluators. Featured in the 2024 annual CCE update.

$59.00
Mesha Ellis
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CCE-210: Minimizing Bias and Premature Closure: A Rubric for the Evaluation and Adjudication of Resist/Refuse Dynamics (2.0 CE Credits)

From the 2024 annual CCE update. An overview of our present understanding of resist/refuse dynamics (RRD; aka., parent-child contact problems or PCCP) as they occur in high conflict divorce-related litigation.

$79.00
Ben Garber, Ph.D.
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CCE-209: Parenting Plan Evaluations involving Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth: Psychosocial and Legal Perspectives (2.0 CE Credits)

From the 2024 annual CCE update. This workshop will provide parenting plan evaluators with a fundamental information regarding the legal, social, spiritual-religious, medical, and psychological challenges faced by transgender/youth and their family.

$79.00
Allan Barsky
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CCE-208: Annual IPV Update 2024 (4.0 CE Credits)

The 2024 annual IPV update. Presented by Lori Love and Robin Deutsch. 4.0 CE credits. Approved by the Judicial Council of California.

$139.00
Lori Love, Ph.D.
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CCE-207: Annual CCE Update 2024 (8.0 CE Credits)

The 2024 annual CCE update. Topics include judicial updates, transgender children, advance orientation and considerations with religion/culture. Presenters: Lori Love, Hon. Margo Hoy, Allan Barsky, Sandra Mayberry, Ben Garber, Mesha Ellis

$279.00
Lori Love, Ph.D.
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CCE-206: 2023 IPV Update (4.0 CE Credits)

Updated for 2023. Participants will be provided with updated information (as of 2023) regarding working with Parent Child Contact Problems (PCCP) within the context IPV. They will learn about the current methods of coercive control.

$165.00
Lori Love, Ph.D.
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4 Courses

Bundle: Custody Evaluations 101 Part 2

This bundle contains the last 4 courses within our 40-hour, 8 course Custody Evaluator 101 training series - for a total of 20-hours of CE training. All courses approved by the JCC for training to become a court approved custody evaluator.

$317.00
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4 Courses

Bundle: Custody Evaluations 101 Part 1

This bundle contains the first 4 courses within our 40-hour, 8 course Custody Evaluator 101 training series - for a total of 20-hours of CE training. All courses approved by the JCC for training to become a court approved custody evaluator.

$317.00
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8 Courses

Bundle: Custody Evaluations 101 Full Series

This bundle contains all 8 courses within our 40-hour CE course Custody Evaluator 101 training series. All courses approved by the JCC for training to become a court approved custody evaluator.

$594.00
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CCE-128: Custody Evaluations 101 part 8: Wrapping it All Up (5.0 CE Credits)

Final course in a series designed to provide the participant with the knowledge to perform CCEs/PPEs. Tying things together, how Covid-19 has changed evaluations, getting supervision for your first report, and the business side of things.

$99.00
Lori Love, Ph.D.
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CCE-127: Custody Evaluations 101 part 7: Managing Value Disputes, Never Married Parents, Self-Care (5.0 CE Credits)

Course 7 in a series designed to provide the participant with the knowledge to perform CCEs/PPEs. Managing disputes in opposing values including international travel and private education. Unique aspects of non-traditional families.

$99.00
Lori Love, Ph.D.
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CCE-126: Custody Evaluations 101 part 6: Social Capital (5.0 CE Credits)

Course 6 in a series designed to provide the participant with the knowledge to perform CCEs/PPEs. Participants will be introduced to the concept of social capital and will understand how to integrate the concept into recommendations.

$99.00
Lori Love, Ph.D.
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CCE-125: Custody Evaluations 101 part 5: Stepfamilies, Special Needs and Lawyers (5.0 CE Credits)

Course 5 in a series designed to provide the participant with the knowledge to perform CCEs/PPEs. Learn the limitations of stepchild involvement in evaluations, how to evaluate households with special needs children and legal terms.

$99.00
Lori Love, Ph.D.
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CCE-124: Custody Evaluations 101 part 4: Allegations and Sensitivities (5.0 CE Credits)

Course 4 in a series designed to provide the participant with the knowledge to perform CCEs/PPEs. This course shall teach how to evaluate and provide recommendations for frequent allegations that are encountered in custody disputes.

$99.00
Lori Love, Ph.D.
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CCE-123: Custody Evaluations 101 part 3: Challenging Issues (5.0 CE Credits)

Course 3 in a series designed to provide the participant with the knowledge to perform CCEs/PPEs. This course provides information on the frequently encountered "challenging issues” in court ordered evaluations.

$99.00
Lori Love, Ph.D.
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CCE-122: Custody Evaluations 101 part 2: Forms, Procedures and Reports (5.0 CE Credits)

Course 2 in a series designed to provide the participant with the knowledge to perform CCEs/PPEs. The course will assist the participant in setting up their forms and office procedures and report shell.

$99.00
Lori Love, Ph.D.
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CCE-221: Custody Evaluations/Parenting Plan Evaluations 101 part 1 (Updated): Standards, Guidelines and Rules (6.0 CE Credits)

Course 1 in a series designed to provide the participant with the knowledge to perform CCEs/PPEs. Updated in 2025! The course will assist the participant in setting up basics, standards and guidelines.

$99.00
Lori Love, Ph.D.

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