Author Description
When Domestic Abuse And Children Are Involved, Divorce And Custody Can Be The Epitome Of High-stakes Conflict And Frustration And All Too Frequently Protective Parents Lose Custody Of Their Child To A Named Abuser. Domestic Abuse, Child Custody, And Visitation Helps Mental Health Professionals, Attorneys, And Lay Readers Navigate The Judicial Process So That Decisions Are Truly Made In The Best Interest Of Children. The Text Reveals How All The Puzzle Pieces Of The Judicial Process Fit Together -- Judges, Attorneys, Mental Health Experts, Children, Spouses -- And How To Overcome Many Of The Obstacles They Will Confront Along The Way. This Runs The Gamut, From The Selection Of A Lawyer And Experts, To Setting Necessary Groundwork For An Appeal. Domestic Abuse, Child Custody, And Visitation Is An Essential Read For Mental Health Professionals And Lay People Involved In Divorce And Custody, Family Court Judges, Family Law Attorneys, And Mental Health Professionals Involved In Domestic Abuse And Custody Matters.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the systemic failures and procedural complexities that often result in protective parents losing custody of children to abusive partners during divorce proceedings. The authors, Daniel Pollack and Toby G. Kleinman, leverage their extensive backgrounds in social work and family law to provide a comprehensive framework for navigating the judicial system. They argue that by understanding the roles of various stakeholders—including judges, attorneys, and mental health experts—practitioners and laypeople can better advocate for the safety and best interests of children.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Procedural guidance for navigating family court during high-conflict custody disputes.
- Strategies for selecting appropriate legal counsel and expert witnesses.
- Frameworks for establishing evidence and preparing for potential appeals.
- Analysis of the interactions between mental health professionals and the legal system.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide specific legal advice for individual cases or jurisdiction-specific statutes.
- It does not cover the long-term psychological recovery processes for victims beyond the scope of the custody litigation.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Professionals in the fields of family law and social work frequently cite this text as a practical resource for understanding the intersection of domestic violence and judicial decision-making. Experts highlight the book's utility in bridging the gap between clinical mental health assessments and the evidentiary requirements of the courtroom.
Page Count:
152
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190641584
ISBN-13:
9780190641580
Psychology
Family Law
Social Work
Child Custody
Law