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Special issues in child custody evaluations.

S P Herman1

  • 1Yale Child Study Center, New Haven, CT 06897.

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|November 1, 1990
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Forensic psychiatrists face complex child custody evaluations involving unique challenges. This paper guides clinicians through issues like parental mental illness, LGBTQ+ parents, stepparents, grandparents

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Family Law

Background:

  • Child custody evaluations are complex legal and clinical processes.
  • Forensic psychiatrists operate at the intersection of mental health and legal systems.
  • These evaluations require addressing unique familial and individual circumstances.

Observation:

  • Child custody evaluations present unique challenges for forensic psychiatrists.
  • Special factors often complicate the evaluation process.
  • These factors necessitate specialized knowledge and careful consideration.

Findings:

  • Key issues include parental mental illness, parental sexual orientation, stepparent dynamics, grandparents' visitation rights, and parental kidnapping.
  • Case vignettes illustrate practical application of principles.

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  • Guidance is provided for clinicians navigating these complex scenarios.

    • Implications:

    • Accurate and sensitive evaluations are crucial for child welfare.
    • Forensic psychiatrists require specific training to handle diverse family structures and parental issues.
    • This paper offers a framework for ethical and effective practice in child custody evaluations.