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March issue in PDF format
March issue in PDF format
March issue in PDF format
March issue in PDF format
March issue in PDF format
State-By-State Review of Same-Sex Marriage
An interactive map of same-sex marriage news, laws and status; updated daily.
State-By-State Review of Same-Sex Marriage
An interactive map of same-sex marriage news, laws and status; updated daily.
Should Forensic Psychologists Make Custody Recommendations?
As discussed in the first part of this article, forensic evaluations can have a dramatic effect on the trajectory of a contested custody dispute and, ultimately, on the path a particular child's life will take post disposition. There are many arguments against giving specific custody recommendations, eg, it has not been established that following specific custody recommendations will result in a better family situation. In addition, the recommendations are frequently deeply subjective and value-laden and the profession itself is divided on many important issues. The conclusion of this article explores the ethical concerns, professional role and positive contributions of forensic psychologists.
Gays and Adoption: the Latest in Florida
[Editor's Note: For up-to-date information on the fast-changing issue of same-sex marriage and adoption, please visit http://www.ljnonline.com/alm?map…
Can a Custodial Parent Be Forbidden to Relocate?
Parents in Georgia may need to reconsider moving out of state, or they could risk losing custody of their children. The Nov. 10, 2003 decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia in <i>Bodne v. Bodne</i>, 588 S.E.2d 728 (2003) (Benham, J., dissenting) has overruled or otherwise affected nearly 100 years of child custody law, and it has rescinded the well-established presumption that custodial parents have a <i>prima facie</i> right to retain custody.

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