Bias in Custody Evaluations
March 01, 2017
Evaluator bias can interfere with the noble goals of effective and reliable forensic work and lead to the court being misled.
Case Notes
February 01, 2017
In-depth analysis of two important rulings.
The Athlete in Family Matters
January 01, 2017
There are many family law issues, both mundane and unique, facing a client who is either a professional athlete or married to one. If such a case is offered to you, will you accept it? And if you do, what issues should you expect to encounter?<p><b><i>Part One of a Two-Part Article</b></i>
'Potential Client' Conflict Issues
January 01, 2017
Continuing the discussion of matrimonial client "conflict checks" — the exercise attorneys must go through with each new potential client, to make sure that the representation will not conflict with work the attorney is doing or has done for a current or former client. <p><b><i>Part Two of a Three-Part Article</b></i>
Case Notes
January 01, 2017
New York's Appellate Division, Second Department, has reversed a family court decision denying a father's objection to a magistrate's upward modification of his child support obligation.
Child Custody Evaluations
December 01, 2016
<b><i>Proper Use of Psychological Test Results</b></i><p>Child custody evaluations often include administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests. Custody evaluators who present results and interpretation of psychological test scores often discuss only their interpretation of the scores.