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Divorce & Child Support CIE's

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Language Neutral

  • Pierre Georges Jr.
  • September 26, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 4:00pm EST

COURSE OVERVIEW

Objective: To provide the interpreters with knowledge, understanding, and interpretation methods that will help students to properly interpret during the divorce process. We will discuss the ethics involved with working with clients who do not have a lawyer to represent them, as well as how to adhere to the ethical code during mediations. The interpreters will learn common vocabulary, adjectives, and acronyms involved. We’ll also discuss when and how to switch from consecutive and simultaneous interpretation.

Course Outline:

  • Introduction to Interpreting in Divorce Settings (40 mins)

  • Mediation – Is Not a Court Hearing (40 mins)

  • Child Support (Attorney/Client Interpreting) (40 mins)

  • Divorce Trial (40 mins)

  • Final Judgement & Appeal (40 mins)

CE Units: 4.0 | Format: On-Demand Video & Quiz | Language Focus: Language Neutral | Level: Intermediate | Time: 12:30 – 4:00 pm

Teaching Methods:

1) Group Discussion on Ethical Code During Mediation and With Pro SE Clients

2) Friendly Competition in Speed Interpreting (Making sure we have key elements, dates, streets, numbers, names)

3) Financial Terms used for various languages (list of words given to interpret)

4) Roleplay scenario on how to interpret when emotions are high.

5) Group activity to be done in breakout rooms

Curriculum Details

Petitioner vs. Respondent

  1. How to interpret for each party? (Pro Se & with Counsel)
  2. Understanding each party’s perspective
  3. Preliminary Hearing with Pro-Se Clients
  1. Interpreting for Petitioner & Respondent (Pro Se vs with Counsel)
  2. Understanding the Role of the Mediator
  3. The Mediator Is Not the Judge 
  4. The Mediation Is Not Legal Advice
  5. Confidentiality
  6. Negotiation & Compromise
  1. Interpreting for Parents (What to Know?)
  2. Parenting Plan
  3. Child Support Hearing
  4. Review of Financial Affidavits (Typical financial terms used)
  5. Custody Arrangments.
  6. Child’s Needs
  1. Opening Statements (Simultaneous Interpreting)
  2. Evidence & Testimony
  3. Preparation Needed for Before Testimony.
  4. Consecutive Interpreting During Testimony
  1. Uncontested Divorce Hearing
  2. Magistrate Hearings
  3. Appeals
Instructor: Pierre Georges
  • Course Price: $75.00
  • CE Credit Units: 4.0
  • Enrolled: TBD
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Language: Neutral
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