What can be used against you in a custody Battle?
Dr. Long and Dr. Ryba have long been asked by both parents and legal professionals what factors are crucial in assessing parental capacity and influencing custody determinations. Drawing on their extensive experience and a thorough literature review, they present a comprehensive blueprint—a guide for anyone navigating custody evaluations, whether as a parent, guardian ad litem, or legal advocate. This guide serves two critical purposes: it provides parents with a framework to honestly evaluate and improve their own parenting capabilities, and it offers a pathway for those struggling with a co-parent whose severe issues may compromise child safety, helping them advocate effectively within the legal system
Read MoreParental alienation is a critical issue in high-conflict custody cases, where one parent manipulates a child to reject the other without valid reasons. This comprehensive guide explores evidence-based strategies for identifying parental alienation, distinguishing it from estrangement, and navigating family court evaluations. Learn about expert methods, including interviews, behavioral observations, communication analysis, and the role of third-party reports, to protect the child’s best interests and ensure fair custody outcomes.
Read MoreA parental fitness evaluation is a process in which a court or other authority assesses the ability of one or both parents' ability to provide for their child's physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This evaluation typically occurs in the context of child custody cases, adoption proceedings, or other legal disputes involving the care of a minor. The evaluation may consider factors such as the parent's living conditions, financial stability, criminal history, drug use, and other relevant information.
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