| Abstract: | The process of alerting child custody and access litigants to the purposes, procedures, and ramifications of the child custody or parenting examination invokes both psychological and legal considerations. A full and complete notification of purpose can be accomplished only by a coordinated effort between the examiner and counsel. In light of the range of potential variations in examiner approach, this notification may be individualized to reflect the examiner's style and the case needs. Because of the abundance of information to be included and the importance of the inclusion of counsel in the process, written notification, provided in advance of the examination, is useful. The basic elements of a notification are discussed, to be adapted to the parameters of the examiner's practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
