Awards Presented by the Association of Family and Conciliation Court

Judge Richard B. Halloran has served as a circuit court judge for 14 years. He has also worked as an attorney, an administrative law judge, and a district court judge. In addition, Judge Richard Halloran spent 4 years as a magistrate with the 36th District Court of Michigan. He is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC).

The AFCC is a leading, international, interdisciplinary association of professionals who have dedicated their careers to helping families resolve turmoil and personal conflict. Legal professionals, researchers, analysts, and policymakers constitute the AFCC Membership Network. Together, they have helped the organization to change lives globally for more than 50 years.

Various members of the AFCC have been recognized for their service over the years. The organization is also known to hand out awards to exceptional members and to members of the larger community. One of these awards is known as the John E. VanDuzer Distinguished Service Award. It is presented in recognition of exceptional service by any member of the AFCC.

Another award, the Stanley Cohen Distinguished Research Award, was initiated to honor outstanding research involving the subjects of family and divorce, and is sponsored by the Oregon Family Institute. As for the Irwin Cantor Innovative Program Award, it recognizes innovation in court programs initiated by a member of the AFFC. Additional awards include the President’s Award and the Meyer Elkin Essay Award.