Child Custody Evaluations are Essential by Dr. Day
ABSTRACT. Child custody evaluators provide an essential court-related service
on which family judges depend. Psychologists assist judges understand the needs
of a particular family in a dissolution case by providing a thorough assessment
of the family. In addition to the benefits a child custody evaluation provides
to the court, families obtain information, clarification, and education
regarding the best interest of their children. These benefits increase the
potential of settling family disputes by allaying anxieties and fears. This
commentary argues that competent child custody evaluations are necessary for
families in dispute regarding their children’s best interests.
