Parenting Plan Assessments (PPAs): LA County Practice Overview

Hon. Shelley L. Kaufman, Supervising Judge of Family Law at LASC, and Susan Thrall, Senior Administrator of Family Court Services, provide a practical overview of Parenting Plan Assessments (PPAs) as administered by Los Angeles Family Court Services. The session will cover payment procedures, document preparation, collateral submissions, and hearing expectations, including the role of the FCS Specialist and cross-examination protocol. Attorneys will leave with a clear understanding of how to guide clients through the PPA process and how to advocate effectively in hearings that follow.