CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS |
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| Authors: | Chery Hysjulien Barbara Wood G Andrew H Benjamin |
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| Institution: | Chery Hysjulien, M. S., is completing doctoral training at the School of Professional Psychology.;Barbara Wood, Ph. D., is Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Director at the Parenting Evaluation Training Program, University of Washington Medical School.;G. Andrew H. Benjamin, J. D., Ph. D., is Director of the Parenting Evaluation Training Program, University of Washington Medical School. |
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| Abstract: | Judicial and legal changes in divorce rules and precedents over the last two decades have led to increasing involvement by mental health professionals in child custody disputes. This involvement usually entails an evaluation of the child and parents, along with a recommendation to the court regarding custody. To date, there is little empirical evidence supporting the efficacy of methods typically used by professionals in making recommendations to the court. This article presents a review of assessment methods currently used in resolving child custody disputes. It also reviews the limited number of outcome studies on child custody evaluation and methods used in litigation and mediation. |
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