More so than in any other form of forensic evaluation, mental health professionals who
conduct parenting plan evaluations must have an understanding of the most current …

This book is about developing systematic ways to improve the ways evaluators create and
test hypotheses, collect information, organize the information they have, and analyze the …

Approximately half of US marriages end in divorce, with half of divorcing couples having
dependent children (US Census, 2002). In addition, two fifths of US births are to unmarried …

Most parents who live apart negotiate custody arrangements on their own or with the help of
lawyers, mediators, or other professionals. However, psychologists and other mental health …

A subset of families who separate and divorce become embroiled in conflict and demand a
disproportionate amount of court resources both during and after their legal divorce process …

The purpose of this article is to explore the concept of parenting plans as a positive next step
in the evolution of child custody law. After establishing the need for a postdivorce parenting …

We surveyed a national sample of family law attorneys (N= 192) regarding their beliefs and
opinions about child custody evaluations, particularly those performed by …

n order to assist families embroiled in child custody disputes, Ithe courts order thousands of
child custody evaluations each year. Some of these evaluations are brief, problem-focused …

The legal system requires mental health professionals to provide research summaries to
support their evaluations in child custody cases. Contributions from leading developmental …

• Most children form attachments to both of their parents.• Both of those relationships can
significantly shape children's adjustment and well-being, regardless of whether the parents …