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Biased Therapists Involved in Child Custody Evaluations. What Can You Do?

    Q) How can I keep my child’s biased therapist away from my social investigation? I’m afraid their opinion could damage my case in the social investigation since they favor my former spouse. A) You may want to discuss the pros and cons of requesting an order from the judge that could potentially order the child’s “Psychotherapist Patient Privilege” be protected during the course of the social investigation. As there are many pros and cons to put this kind of order in place, it is important you explore the possible effects of this on your case. Putting such an order in …

    How our Divorce and Co-Parenting Counselors are Helping Fathers Adjust to New Roles

      How our Divorce and Co-Parenting Counselors are Helping Fathers Adjust to New Roles Today, with post-divorce parenting time protocols leaning towards 50/50 custody, many fathers are learning to adjust to single parenthood, with children that are simultaneously going through big adjustments and emotional turmoil. After a divorce, fathers can be left to adjust to new homes, new routines, and new responsibilities now that there are no longer two parents splitting the duties within one home. These changes can clearly cause single dads with increased levels of stress, self doubt, sadness, insecurity, and frustration. To help with this, our counselors are skilled …