Handbook of Child Custody : Springer : 9783319139418 : 331913941X : 17 Aug 2015 : This authoritative reference brings together leading experts for up-to-date theory, findings, and guidelines on the core aspects of child custody evaluations. Contributors offer steps for gathering more accurate family data through home observations, interviews, and collateral information. Chapters examine psychological assessment tools commonly used in evaluations, including measures relating to parenting competencies, mental illness, domestic violence, and substance abuse, and consider increasingly salient issues such as relocation and families in therapy. The section on case studies shows best practices applied in real-life custody situations, and a chapter authored by a family court judge offers rarely-seen perspective from the bench.  Featured in the Handbook:  ·         A survey of ethical and professional issues. ·         Observing and interviewing children, adolescents, and adults. ·         Ps