Oftentimes, people going through a custody dispute want to have psychological evaluations to show the judge “who is lying” to the court about some issue or another. Conversely, some people going through psychological evaluations in a custody case become concerned that the other person will “lie” to the evaluator through charm or outright deception and sway the results of the evaluation.
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How does the DSM-V effect family law litigation?
Today, I wanted to share an article that I received from Dr. John Zervopoulos, a board certified forensic psychologist and lawyer with Psychology Law Partners. We often hire Dr. Z to consult with us when we have mental health issues involved in a child custody case. Dr. Z will help navigate through the mental health issues and steer the attorney in preparing for litigation on those issues.
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Co-parenting is the real custody, part 1 of 2
The vast majority of custody cases are really about two parents sharing a child according to a schedule that works for the child.
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Tips for Understanding the Texas Standard Possession Schedule: Part II
Not all holidays are addressed by the Texas Standard Possession Schedule……
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What to Expect When You Fail a Drug/Alcohol Test During the Pendency of a Divorce or Child Custody Case in Texas:
Failing a drug and/or alcohol test during a divorce or child custody case will have a negative impact……
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Drug and Alcohol Use: What You Should Know Before Filing A Suit Affecting The Parent-Child Relationship In Texas
Nail testing is the newest form of drug testing being used by courts in Texas in divorce and child custody cases……
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE FILING A SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP IN TEXAS: PART II
Another common method of drug testing used by Texas courts during divorce matters and custody matters is hair testing.
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE FILING A SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP IN TEXAS
Urinalysis drug and/or alcohol testing is a form of testing that is frequently ordered by courts in Texas in cases involving children……
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Couple Seeks Custody of Indian Child Despite Federal Law
A Texas couple is challenging a 30-year-old federal law designed to promote the adoption of Native American children by Native American parents. Foster parents Karen and Cecil Couie say they want to adopt the boy, who is part Choctaw, but Child Protective Services hope to place him with a Native American family in Oklahoma.
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