Custody evaluations play a significant role in family court decisions. They are intended to provide courts with an objective view of family dynamics and inform decisions that serve the best interests of the child. However, these evaluations can be affected by evaluator bias—whether conscious or unconscious—which may lead to an incomplete or distorted picture of […]
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Child Custody Evaluations: Work Product Reviews 101
Identifying Flaws in Forensic Evaluations and Challenging Them in Court Identifying Flaws in Forensic Evaluations and Challenging Them in Court A well-written child custody evaluation should provide an unbiased, research-based assessment of the family’s dynamics. However, not every evaluator follows best practices. Mistakes or omissions can sway a court’s decision—potentially at your expense. What Is […]
Exposing Coercive Control in Child Custody Disputes
Why Subtle Abuse Is Often Missed and How to Prove It Coercive control can be the hidden force driving high-conflict custody cases. Often misunderstood or minimized, this form of abuse extends far beyond physical aggression. It involves manipulation, isolation, intimidation, and other tactics designed to exert total power over a partner or co-parent. Because coercive […]
Narcissistic Abuse in Family Court: How to Protect Yourself and Your Case
When the Manipulator Plays the Victim If you’re in a custody battle with a narcissist, you already know the reality—they twist the truth, manipulate the system, and make you look like the problem. They thrive on control, conflict, and winning at all costs. They charm custody evaluators, distort facts, and weaponize the legal system against […]
Child Custody Evaluations Can Make or Break Your Case. What Happens When the Evaluator Gets it Wrong?
Exposing Weaknesses, Strengthening Strategy, and Ensuring the Truth is Seen.
Child Custody Evaluations and psychological reports carry enormous weight in family court, often shaping the judge’s perception of the case before arguments are even heard. But not all evaluations are reliable—and a flawed or biased report can unfairly tip the scales. This category covers how a detailed Work Product Review can uncover errors, omissions, or biases in these evaluations, providing the strategic insight needed to challenge flawed findings and protect your case.