Conducting Scientifically Crafted Child Custody Evaluations

Book Description

Since the publication of the first edition of this book, there has been an explosion of peer-reviewed literature addressing both research and practice in the field of child custody assessment. The second edition builds on the emerging scientific literature, legal scholarship, and professional practice guidelines that steer the field of child custody evaluations. The updated and greatly expanded second edition provides more extensive discussions about complex issues such as the use of psychological tests in child custody evaluations, child sexual abuse, relocation, child maltreatment and exposure to domestic violence, lesbigay parenting, and the application of child development research to custody and access decision making. In addition, practical suggestions about how to structure a practice in child custody evaluations are provided, including suggested forms and letters.