title: Clinical and preventive issues in child custody disputes.
abstract: Clinical efforts in child custody disputes have emphasized preventive measures that address the best interests of the child. Examined herein is the impact of separation and divorce on families and preventive oriented efforts in contested child custody family mediation models. Also addressed are psychological factors in mediation, an identified model of family mediation, and clinical issues in the contested child custody arena.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington 40536-0081, USA.
authors.forename: T W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Veltkamp
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002655:Child Custody / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004243:Divorce / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors