Custody evaluations often contain statements of diagnosis that label one of the parties as suffering from a mental disorder. Such diagnoses typically are based upon the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
Diagnostic Distractions
This article explores the question of whether diagnostic labels have a legitimate place in the custody evaluation context and related evidentiary considerations of reliability, validity, relevance, and prejudice.
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