Attachment status in early childhood is a key yet modifiable contributor to the development of
social–emotional competence. The security and organization of the infant–mother …

The impact of family violence (FV) on children is a significant global public policy issue.
Earliest identification of FV among children is critical for preventing escalating sequelae …

Using data from 291 divorced mothers and fathers, we compared their perceptions of how
much legal‐financial, time‐logistics, and parental fitness barriers influenced their …

Proponents of the" contemporary mediation movement" promised that parties would be able
to exercise self-determination as they participated in mediation. When courts began to …

This article reviews recent research on child custody evaluations in intimate partner violence
(IPV) cases. Specifically, it covers assessment methods, evaluator selection, evaluator …

High rates of domestic violence exist in families referred for child custody evaluations. These
evaluations can produce potentially harmful outcomes, including the custody of children …

Amendments to the Canadian Divorce Act have required that family violence, specifically
coercive controlling behaviour, be considered when making best interest determinations for …

Abstract [Correction Notice: An Erratum for this article was reported in Vol 31 (6) of
Psychological Assessment (see record 2019-27596-001). In the article, the “Adult not …

Family mediation is mandated in Australia for couples in dispute over separation and
parenting as a first step in dispute resolution, except where there is a history of intimate …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) and parental separation are two related and serious potential
problems faced by children; both are associated with increased risks for children …