In Family Evaluation in Custody Litigation, authors Benjamin and Gollan   provide a step-by-step child custody assessment protocol that protects   families, while at the same time helps new evaluators minimize the   likelihood of committing ethical infractions or malpractice. For mental   health professionals interested in beginning a career in forensic child   custody assessment, balancing both the legal and clinical issues that   surround family evaluations and custody disputes can be complicated.   Without this knowledge, the risk of causing undue emotional injury   increases. The book puts family litigation into context and reviews the   legal evidentiary standards that pertain to psychological testing,   scientific evidence, and expert witness testimony used in the court   system. Although written for the novice evaluator, it can help enhance the  clinical skills of even the most seasoned evaluators, because it offers a   complete overview of the judicial process and the evolving changes in the   standards of practice. The authors share invaluable materials, including a  sample written evaluation report and other forms that readers can adapt   for use in their own practices. This book draws from a practical and   straightforward assessment methodology that is founded on empirical   research, clinical expertise, and professional practice. Those also   interested in cultivating a practice outside the parameters of the managed  health care system will find the authors' instruction useful. The book is   recommended reading for any mental health professional who wants to   conduct custody evaluations while adhering to the highest ethical   standards and guidelines.

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