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Starting a Custody Evaluation Practice, by Phil Stahl, Ph.D

Many psychologists are frustrated by changes in the field and difficulties with managed-care. There is encouragement for psychologists to diversify their work. Many psychologists are returning to a primarily fee-for-service therapy practice, some are moving into a sport psychology practice, and others are moving into the field of executive coaching. A more natural transition for many family psychologists is into the field of child custody. Most psychologists have been trained in performing evaluations, and most therapists have worked with divorced families. Psychologists are used to assessing family dynamics in order to help the restructuring family adjust. It is natural to assume that a transition into the field of child custody evaluations should be easy. The purpose of this brief blog is to suggest some ethical considerations, training suggestions, and reading that will assist the family psychologist who wants to get more involved in this burgeoning field. ¹

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