Family Evaluation in Custody Litigation

by Benjamin, G. Andrew H.; Benjamin, H.; Gollan, Jackie K.; Andrew, G.

• ISBN13: 9781557989536
• ISBN10: 1557989532
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn

Summary

Provides a step-by-step child custody assessment protocol protecting families and helps new evaluators minimize the likelihood of committing ethical infractions or malpractice. Draws on practical and straightforward assessment methodology founded on empirical research, clinical expertise, and professional practice.

Table of Contents

Foreword to the Series	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 3
Understanding the Context	p. 9
Context of Custody Litigation	p. 11
Evidentiary Standards and Rules of Evidence	p. 17
Ethics, Competence, and Training	p. 29
Conducting Evaluations: Introduction	p. 37
Phase 1: Pre-Evaluation Procedures	p. 41
Phase 2: First Clinical Interview	p. 49
Phase 3: Observations of Parents and Children	p. 65
Phase 4: Contacting Collaterals	p. 73
Phase 5: Closing Interviews and Data Integration	p. 83
Phase 6: Presentation to Court	p. 93
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