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Civil Litigation,
Judges and Judiciary,
Family

Oct. 27, 2015

Mental health professionals in family law

Learn about the professionals' requisite general qualifications, the myriad professionals that may be used, use of professionals as mediators, and their utility in providing mental health to minors.

Jaime R. Román

Judge (ret)

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Circumstances often require enlistment of mental health professionals. Courts and litigants must consider the requirements of each individual case when deciding whether to enlist the assistance of a mental health professional, and if so, which professional is best suited for the needs of the client or the court. Mental health professionals are often used by courts in numerous settings, including criminal, probate and education law. This article will focus on use of the professionals in the...

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