Abstract
This chapter focuses on the role of the forensic psychologist in conducting a child custody evaluation, whether in a current divorce or post decree matter. An overview of the process is delineated, including techniques and strategies in interviewing adults, children, and collateral sources, parent–child observations in the office and home, and the use of collateral sources and information. The use of psychological testing in custody cases is also explored. Tests evaluated include the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (both the MMPI-II and the MMPI-II-RF), the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III (MCMI-III), and projective tests including the Rorschach Inkblot Test. A number of parenting inventories are also discussed. Specific instruments for custody litigants, including the various Bricklin scales and the ACCESS, are explored as well. In addition, best interest factors and best practice guidelines are offered. Furthermore, special issues are addressed including recommendations in cases involving removal, supervised visitation, domestic violence, substance abuse, sexual abuse, mental illness, nontraditional religious practices, as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender parents. In addition, the issue of parental alienation is discussed.
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