Description
This comprehensive guide presents the literature on child custody evaluations in a coherent, logically integrated format that can be applied directly to practice. Jonathan Gould proposes new assessment models that are based on studies of the 10 percent of divorced couples who pursue resolution of custody disputes. The book comprises: a conceptual framework – history, systems, standards and rules, and business/office management issues; the evaluation process – practical hands-on guidance; and suggestions for the evaluator preparing for the court. Introduction The Role of the Forensic Child Custody Evaluator Expert Testimony and Presentation of Scientific Evidence Developing a Conceptual Model for Custodial Assessment The Forensic Interview of the Parents The Forensic Interview of the Child Psychological Variables To Consider in Custody Determinations Special Circumstances Beyond the Court-Ordered Evaluation Use of Psychological Tests in Forensic Assessment Custodial Determination Developing Parenting Plans Data-Organizing Tools Providing Testimony in Court Report Writing
