Child custody assessment procedures involve the methodical gathering of data, via a strategic action plan. When it comes to assessments, a dubious procedure might jeopardize the validity of the findings, recommendations and conclusions. This is avoidable by following the procedural protocols outlined below:
Leave Child Custody Procedures to the Lawyers
While the referral process is going on,...
Divorce is hard. It rips the heart out as you face the failure of a marriage. When children are involved, it becomes more painful. In wanting to do what’s best for the children, it is often necessary to put aside your own feelings about the other party in the divorce.
That’s easy to say, yet often impossible to achieve. Bringing in a mediator or childrens’ advocate to help...
When confronted with questionable recommendations in access assessments, a competent evaluator may be asked to write a critique to counter them. The critique must be able to present valid arguments which clearly point out the incompatibility of the data and the recommendations, the violations in procedures, or the apparent assessor bias. If done properly, these opinions may be enough to...
