Parenting Plan Evaluations: An Evidence-Informed Approach to Child Custody

Unlock the science behind child custody evaluations.

Psychologists today play a crucial role in providing court assessments for child custody cases. But, gone are the days of relying solely on clinical judgment—courts now demand a more scientific approach.

This guide offers an evidence-informed framework for conducting child custody evaluations. It reviews critical components such as forensic interviewing, parent-child observation, document review, and accounting for one’s own personal bi...