{"product_id":"developmental-psychology-for-family-law-professionals-theory-application-and-the-best-interests-of-the-child-paperback","title":"Developmental Psychology for Family Law Professionals: Theory, Application and the Best Interests of the Child - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBenjamin Garber\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e[T]he best and most useful social science text I have read in a decadeÖ.It is comprehensive in its research and scope, clearly written and uses excellent case studies and examples to illustrate in simple terms what might otherwise be complex phenomena.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--\u003cb\u003eDr. Tom Altobelli\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Federal Magistrate, Family Law Courts\u003cbr\u003e Sydney, Australia \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe goal of every family law professional and mental health practitioner is to improve family court outcomes in the best interests of the child. This book will assist readers in meeting this critical goal. \u003ci\u003eDevelopmental Psychology for Family Law Professionals \u003c\/i\u003eserves as a practical application of developmental theory to the practice of family law. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book helps family law and mental health professionals gain a broader understanding of each child's unique needs when in the midst of family crisis. It presents developmental theories with which professionals might better assess the developmental needs, synchronies, and trajectories of a given child. Ultimately, this book presents guidelines for making appropriate legal decisions and recommendations for children who have experienced crises such as abuse, neglect, relocation, divorce, and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey topics include: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCustodial schedules \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoster and adoptive care \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-divorce disputes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTermination of parental rights \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePsychological assessment and diagnosis \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncarcerated parents and visitation rights \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelocation and \"distance parenting\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisitation resistance and refusal\/reunification \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParental Alienation\/alignment and estrangement \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheories of cognitive, language, and social development \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[T]he best and most useful social science text I have read in a decade?.It is comprehensive in its research and scope, clearly written and uses excellent case studies and examples to illustrate in simple terms what might otherwise be complex phenomena.\"\"\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--Dr. Tom Altobelli\u003cbr\u003e Federal Magistrate, Family Law Courts\u003cbr\u003e Sydney, Australia \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe goal of every family law professional and mental health practitioner is to improve family court outcomes in the best interests of the child. This book will assist readers in meeting this critical goal. \"Developmental Psychology for Family Law Professionals \"serves as a practical application of developmental theory to the practice of family law. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book helps family law and mental health professionals gain a broader understanding of each child's unique needs when in the midst of family crisis. It presents developmental theories with which professionals might better assess the developmental needs, synchronies, and trajectories of a given child. Ultimately, this book presents guidelines for making appropriate legal decisions and recommendations for children who have experienced crises such as abuse, neglect, relocation, divorce, and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey topics include: Custodial schedules Foster and adoptive care Post-divorce disputes Termination of parental rights Psychological assessment and diagnosis Incarcerated parents and visitation rights Relocation and \"\"distance parenting\"\" Visitation resistance and refusal\/reunification Parental Alienation\/alignment and estrangement Theories of cognitive, language, and social development \"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 09, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130198790279,"sku":"9780826105257","price":140.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/6ee5d71380ca6e570944cdf995c4a22e.webp?v=1732609149","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/developmental-psychology-for-family-law-professionals-theory-application-and-the-best-interests-of-the-child-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}