Psychological Consultation in Parental Rights Cases

the long version

"This volume delineates current legal and clinical guidelines for practitioners involved as expert witnesses in parental rights cases. Authoritative coverage of relevant statutes, case law, and professional standards is integrated with current psychological theory and research to help readers conduct defensible, scientifically based consultation and testimony. Illuminating key procedural matters, legal precedents, and ongoing debates in the field, this book is essential reading for mental health and legal professionals and students."--BOOK JACKET.