AFCC/AAML 2025 Conference Sessions 6 & 18 Evaluation |
Sessions 6 & 18: Family Law in the Post-Truth Age (Trial Track)
In family law disputes, the parties and the court often have access to the same information yet interpret it in fundamentally different ways. Cognitive biases, false binaries, firmly held but arguably false beliefs, and emotional perspectives within a specific context can shape how each parent perceives communication, conflict, and co-parenting dynamics. For example, one parent may view vaccines or prescription medications as essential medical care, while the other sees them as harmful or unnecessary, each citing their own data to support opposing conclusions. This session explores how subjective interpretation influences legal narratives, the role of credibility in court proceedings, the application of the rules of evidence, and how professionals can assess competing claims. Presenters will examine the tension between fact and perception, offering strategies to navigate conflicting narratives in the pursuit of fair and informed decisions in family law cases.