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Table of Contents:
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Preface
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Acknowledgments
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Introduction
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The Mental Health Expert's Many Possible Roles
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Fundamental Questions in Most Custody Evaluations
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The Children and Their Needs: A Developmental Perspective
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Conducting the Evaluation, Part I: Observations and Techniques with Adults
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Conducting the Evaluation, Part II: Observations and Techniques with Children
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Sharing the Results of the Evaluation: The Evaluation Report
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Complex Issues
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Professional Issues
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Glossary of Legal Terms
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App. 1. Sample Forms, Letters, and Court Orders
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App. 2. Sample Questions to Ask Parents
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App. 3. Sample Questions to Ask Children
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App. 4. Sample Reports
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App. 5. Psychological Tests (for Adults) and Games and Tests (for Children)
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App. 6. Review of Evaluation Ethical Standards and Guidelines
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Suggested Readings
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Index
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About the Author
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