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Annually, there are over 10 million domestic violence cases in the United States. This means that 20 people attack their partners every minute. Survivors of domestic violence have the right... Read more
Child custody consultant and forensic psychologist Robert Simon, Ph.D., discusses the proper role of forensic psychologists in family court – and ways to detect if an evaluator is trusting t... Read more
How do you diffuse emotions during divorce? Tap into your emotional management role; it is one of the many hats you will wear as a family lawyer. Read more
The philosophical tenets of family law mediation – understanding each person’s POV, forward/future thinking, and moving past the conflict – are integral to effective individual therapy. Read more
The divorce process may exacerbate a client's mental health issues. This article discusses how best to serve mentally-ill clients who are considering divorce. Read more
Managing clients' emotional reactions is an important aspect of helping them through the difficult legal process of divorce and child custody disputes. Read more
A look at common intersections of psychology and economic theory in the context of financial decisions of divorce settlements. Read more
