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The Proposed APA Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations

The American Psychological Association (APA) has now proposed new guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations to replace those promulgated in 1994, which set 'aspirational goals' for those psychologists engaging in evaluations of children for divorcing families going through custodial litigation. Herein is a critique of the new guidelines from an attorney's point of view.

11 minute read November 27, 2007 at 10:39 AM
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Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin
The Proposed APA Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations

The American Psychological Association (APA) has now proposed new guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations to replace those promulgated in 1994, which set 'aspirational goals' for those psychologists engaging in evaluations of children for divorcing families going through custodial litigation.

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