| Child Custody Evaluations |
| | SPECIAL ISSUES IN EVALUATING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| | MENTAL ILLNESS IN PARENTS |
| | ABDUCTION AND PARENTAL KIDNAPPING |
| | ESTRANGEMENT AND ALIENATION |
| | CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES |
| | DIVERSITY IN FAMILY STRUCTURES |
| | ORDERING, CONDUCTING, AND REVIEWING EVALUATIONS |
| | REVIEWING CUSTODY EVALUATIONS |
| | USES AND LIMITATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS |
| | SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH AND PARENTING PLANS |
| | DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| | PARENTING PLANS AND INTERVENTIONS |
| | MANAGING PARENT/CHILD CONTACT IN HIGH-CONFLICT AND ABUSIVE FAMILIES |
| | THE “ULTIMATE ISSUE” - RECOMMENDATIONS |
| | COMMUNICATION AMONG PROFESSIONALS |
| | GENERAL LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES |
| | STANDARDS FOR RESOLUTION OF CUSTODY DISPUTES |
| | MODELS AND GUIDELINES FOR CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS |
| | THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH: SCIENCE AND PSEUDOSCIENCE IN CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS |
| | ROLES AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN CUSTODY DISPUTES |
| | A Comprehensive Guide to Child Custody Evaluations |
| | Mental Health and Legal Perspectives |
| | SPECIAL ISSUES IN EVALUATING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| | MENTAL ILLNESS IN PARENTS |
| | ESTRANGEMENT AND ALIENATION |
| | Psychological Effects of Relocation on Children |
| | Legal Issues in Relocation |
| | Assessment of Relocation Cases |
| | Elements of a Long-distance Parenting Plan |
| | Relocation for Victims of Domestic Violence |
| | ABDUCTION AND PARENTAL KIDNAPPING |
| | Characteristics of Abducted Children |
| | Characteristics of Abductors |
| | Profiles of Parents at Risk for Abducting Their Children |
| | Risk Factors for Parental Abduction |
| | Psychological Impact of Abduction |
| | CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES |
| | General Reactions to Special Needs Children |
| | Types of Childhood Disabilities |
| | Definitions and Rates of Substance Abuse |
| | Gender Differences in Substance Abuse |
| | Characteristics of Substance-Abusing Parents |
| | Effects of Parental Substance Abuse on Children |
| | Assessment Methods for Substance Abuse |
| | Treatment and Recovery Programs |
| | Parenting Plans for Substance-Abusing Parents |
| | Rates and Types of Child Abuse |
| | Physical Abuse and Neglect |
| | Psychological Maltreatment |
| | DIVERSITY IN FAMILY STRUCTURES |
| | Current Variety of Family Structures |
| | Changes in Family Structure |
| | Legal v. Psychological Definitions of Parents and Families |
| | Assessment Methods for Diverse Family Structures |
| | A Comprehensive Guide to Child Custody Evaluations |
| | ORDERING, CONDUCTING, AND REVIEWING EVALUATIONS |
| | USES AND LIMITATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS |
| | Current Testing Practices |
| | Rationales for Using Psychological Tests |
| | General Critiques of Psychological Testing |
| | Process for Choosing Psychological Tests |
| | Standard Psychological Tests |
| | Custody-specific Assessment Devices |
| | Guidelines for Using Psychological Tests in Custody Evaluations |
| | Presenting Test Results to the Court |
| | Observing Parent/Child Interactions |
| | Information From Collateral Sources |
| | Purpose of the Evaluation |
| | Time Needed for Evaluation |
| | Initial Contact with Parents |
| | Contract and Fee Agreement |
| | Informed Consent/Release of Information |
| | REVIEWING CUSTODY EVALUATIONS |
| | Roles in Reviewing Evaluations |
| | General Issues in Reviewing Evaluations |
| | Scientifically-based Methodology |
| | A Comprehensive Guide to Child Custody Evaluations |
| | THE “ULTIMATE ISSUE” - RECOMMENDATIONS |
| | Current Practices and Guidelines |
| | Arguments Against Recommendations |
| | Arguments For Recommendations |
| | COMMUNICATION AMONG PROFESSIONALS |
| | The Forensic Curriculum Vitae |
| | GENERAL LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES |
| | Collaborative vs. Adversarial Law |
| | Gender Bias in Custody Decisions |
| | Relationships Among Professionals Involved in |
| | Professional Liability Issues |
| | Interstate Forensic Consultations |
| | Confidentiality and Privilege |
| | Access to Child Custody Evaluations |
| | Payment for Evaluation Services |
| | STANDARDS FOR RESOLUTION OF CUSTODY DISPUTES |
| | Psychological Parent Standard |
| | Primary Caretaker Standard |
| | Parental Deference Standard |
| | Application of Custody Standards in Evaluations |
| | Standards for Custody Modification |
| | MODELS AND GUIDELINES FOR CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS |
| | Variations in Child Custody Evaluations |
| | Evaluations in Care and Protection Matters |
| | Forensic Model for Child Custody Evaluations |
| | Criticisms of Child Custody Evaluations |
| | ROLES AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN CUSTODY DISPUTES |
| | Roles for Legal Professionals |
| | Roles for Legal or Mental Health Professionals |
| | Roles for Mental Health Professionals |
| | Training and Certification for Child Custody Evaluators |
| | THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH: SCIENCE AND PSEUDOSCIENCE IN CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS |
| | A Comprehensive Guide to Child Custody Evaluations |
| | SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH AND PARENTING PLANS |
| | PARENTING PLANS AND INTERVENTIONS |
| | Electronically-mediated Parenting Time - “Virtual Visitation” |
| | Parent-Child Contact in High-Conflict and Abusive Families |
| | Factors to Address in Parenting Plans |
| | Schedules for Living Arrangements and Parenting Time |
| | Education and Intervention Programs |
| | MANAGING PARENT/CHILD CONTACT IN HIGH-CONFLICT AND ABUSIVE FAMILIES |
| | Supervised Parenting Time in Visitation Centers |
| | Finding a Provider for Supervised Parenting Time |
| | DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| | Changing Family Structure |
| | Age and Developmental Needs |
| | Children’s Reactions to Separation and Divorce |
| | Children of Divorce as Adults |
| | Description of High-Conflict Families |
| | Effect of High-Conflict Separation and Divorce on Children |
| | A Comprehensive Guide to Child Custody Evaluations |
| | Definition and Types of Domestic Violence |
| | Causes of Domestic Violence |
| | Controversy Regarding Female-Initiated Violence |
| | Domestic Violence in Different Populations |
| | Effects of Intimate Partner Violence on Adult Victims |
| | Children’s Perspectives on Domestic Violence |
| | Effects of Domestic Violence on Parenting and Family Dynamics |
| | Screening for Domestic Violence |
| | Assessment Methods for Domestic Violence |
| | Effects of Domestic Violence on Custody and Parenting Plans |
| | Need for Referral and Expert Consultation |
| | Child Custody Evaluations |
| | SPECIAL ISSUES IN EVALUATING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| | MENTAL ILLNESS IN PARENTS |
| | General Impact of Parental Mental Illness on Children |
| | Variations among Major Mental Illnesses |
| | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) |
| | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) |
| | Factitious Disorder by Proxy |
| | Interventions for Children with Mentally Ill Parents |
| | Child Custody Evaluations |
| | SPECIAL ISSUES IN EVALUATING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| | ESTRANGEMENT AND ALIENATION |
| | Description and Rates of Estrangement and Parental |
| | Parental Alienation v. Denied Visitation |
| | Gender Differences in Parental Alignment/Alienation |
| | Estrangement v. Alienation |
| | Causes of Parental Alienation |
| | Effects of Parental Alienation on the Child |
| | Controversy about Parental Alienation Syndrome |
| | Methods for Identifying Estrangement and Alienation |
| | Remedies for Child Estrangement or Alienation |
| | Child Custody Evaluations |
| | SPECIAL ISSUES IN EVALUATING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| | Definition of Sexual Abuse |
| | Rates of Child Sexual Abuse |
| | Risk Factors for Occurrence of Child Sexual Abuse |
| | Psychological Impact of Child Sexual Abuse |
| | Controversies Regarding Child Sexual Abuse |
| | Evaluation Techniques for Alleged Child Victims |
| | Evaluation Techniques for Alleged Perpetrators |
| | Parenting Plans for Families with Sexual Abuse/Boundary Violations |
| | Court Orders for Sexual Abuse Evaluations |
| | Guidelines for Evaluating Sexual Abuse in Children |
| | Child Custody Evaluations |
| | SPECIAL ISSUES IN EVALUATING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
| | Functions and General Guidelines for Reports |
| | Informed Consent and Parent Contract |
| | Data-Gathering Procedures |
| | Explanation of Methodology Used in Evaluation |
| | Background to the Evaluation |
| | Summary and General Conclusions |
| | Disseminating the Information |
| | Preliminary v. Final Reports |
| | Child Custody Evaluations |
| | ORDERING, CONDUCTING, AND REVIEWING EVALUATIONS |
| |