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ASSOCIATION OF
FAMILY AND
CONCILIATION COURTS
2019 Conference on
Advanced Issues in Child Custody:
Evaluation, Litigation, and Settlement
An exceptional advanced-level training opportunity
sponsored by two premier family law organizations
Westin San Diego Hotel
San Diego, California
September 19-21, 2019
ASSOCIATION OF
FAMILY AND
CONCILIATION COURTS
2019 Conference on
Advanced Issues in Child Custody:
Evaluation, Litigation, and Settlement
An exceptional advanced-level training opportunity
sponsored by two premier family law organizations
Join AFCC and AAML in San Diego as this joint conference returns to the west coast by popular demand!
The two organizations will bring together leading experts in the family law community to address some
of the most vexing issues professionals face. This program offers advanced practice skills, the latest research,
consultation opportunities, world-class networking, and more!
• A truly interdisciplinary faculty • In-depth, two-hour breakout sessions
• Four pre-conference institutes • Small consultation group opportunities
• Networking breakfast, lunch, and reception • The most challenging topics
Topics include:
• Negotiation and gender • Relocation
• Interviewing children • Child sexual abuse allegations
• Personality disorders • The role of the mental health consultant
• The impact of affluence on • Psychological testing
child development • Parenting plans when there is intimate partner
• Cognitive and implicit bias violence
Program Committee
Kim R. Bonuomo, Esq., AAML Fellow Arnold T. Shienvold, PhD, Former AFCC President
Maria Cognetti, Esq., Former AAML President Matthew Sullivan, PhD, AFCC President
AFCC-AAML Conference Program. April 2019. Vol. 1, No. 1 • Published Bi-annually by the
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts • 6525 Grand Teton Plaza, Madison, WI 53719
About the Association of Program at a Glance
Family and Conciliation
Courts Thursday, September 19, 2019
AFCC is an interdisciplinary and inter-
national association of professionals 7:30am-5:00pm Registration
dedicated to improving the lives of chil- 7:30am-5:00pm Exhibit Forum
dren through the resolution of family
conflict. Founded in 1963, AFCC 7:30am-8:30am Breakfast
includes over 5,200 members in 25 8:30am-12:00pm Pre-Conference Institutes
countries. For more than 50 years,
12:00pm-1:15pm Lunch (on your own)
AFCC has served as a leader in family
court innovation and reform in areas 1:15pm-2:45pm Opening Plenary Session
including parenting coordination, medi- 2:45pm-3:00pm Break
ation, child custody evaluation, family
3:00pm-5:00pm Concurrent Sessions 1-5
law education, and domestic violence.
AFCC members receive a print and 5:00pm-6:00pm Welcome Reception
electronic subscription to Family Court
Review, the world’s leading interdisci- Friday, September 20, 2019
plinary family law journal, published by
Wiley-Blackwell. Learn more about 7:30am-5:00pm Registration
AFCC at www.afccnet.org.
7:30am-5:00pm Exhibit Forum
About the American 7:45am-9:00am Breakfast
Academy of Matrimonial 9:00am-10:00am Keynote Address
Lawyers 10:00am-10:30am Break
AAML was founded in 1962 by some of
10:30am-12:00pm Plenary Session
the most highly regarded domestic rela-
tions attorneys, “To provide leadership 12:00pm-1:30pm Networking Luncheon
that promotes the highest degree of 1:45pm-3:45pm Concurrent Sessions 6-10
professionalism and excellence in the
4:00pm-5:00pm Consultation Groups
practice of family law.” There are cur-
rently more than 1,600 Fellows in 50 Evening Dine Arounds
states. Academy Fellows are highly
skilled negotiators and litigators who
Saturday, September 21, 2019
represent individuals in all facets of fam-
ily law, including divorce, annulment, 7:30am-12:45pm Registration
prenuptial agreements, postnuptial
7:30am-12:45pm Exhibit Forum
agreements, marital settlement agree-
ments, child custody and visitation, 7:45am-8:30am Breakfast
business valuations, property valuations 8:30am-10:30am Concurrent Sessions 11-15
and division, alimony, child support,
and other family law issues. Learn more 10:30am-10:45am Break
about AAML at www.aaml.org 10:45am-12:45pm Concurrent Sessions 16-202 Thursday, September 19, 2019
Thursday, September 19, 2019
7:30am-5:00pm Registration
7:30am-5:00pm Exhibit Forum
7:30am-8:30am Breakfast
8:30am-12:00pm Pre-Conference Institutes
1. Relocation Dilemmas: Legal Chaos and Psychological Disruption
when Parents Move Apart
Relocation cases increase the myriad complications confronting post-separation families. They also
create significant challenges for attorneys, custody evaluators, and judicial officers. Each of these
professionals may have different approaches to addressing the conflict that arises when one parent
wishes to relocate, and the other parent believes that the move will upset the child’s familiar sur-
roundings and disrupt their own relationship with the child. This session will present the views of
an experienced attorney and psychologist who will provide the nuts and bolts of the law, and the
components and reasoning behind a custody/access assessment addressing relocation.
Larry S. Fong, PhD, Larry Fong & Associates, Calgary, AB
Mary Cushing Doherty, Esq., High Swartz, LLP, Norristown, PA
2. Parent-Child Contact Problems: How Do We Understand Them?
What Can We Do About Them?
Parent-child contact problems that develop in shared parenting situations are some of the most dif-
ficult family law cases. What is the state of social science about this family dynamic? How do we
understand concepts like estrangement and alienation and what are the implications for interventions
based on this differentiation? What are the range of legal and psychological interventions that are
available and when should they be utilized? This institute will address these questions though presen-
tation, discussion of vignettes, and provide practical materials to assist participants working with these
challenging cases.
Robin M. Deutsch, PhD, ABPP, Wellesley, MA
Matthew Sullivan, PhD, AFCC President, Palo Alto, CAThursday, September 19, 2019 3 3. Navigating Challenging Terrain: Psychological Testing in the Courtroom Psychological testing can provide critical information to the court in custody disputes. This institute will provide both attorneys and mental health professionals with valuable information regarding various psychological tests, and their use and misuse in custody evaluations and the courtroom. The institute will provide live examples of direct and cross-examination of the mental health expert dem- onstrating how to use psychological testing results in court, and how to provide useful testing infor- mation to the court. Video examples of cross-examination of psychological testing will also be used to demonstrate both beneficial and problematic ways of using testing in court. Maria P. Cognetti, Esq., Cognetti & Associates, Camp Hill, PA Sol R. Rappaport, PhD, ABPP, Northern Illinois Institute of Forensic Psychology, Libertyville, IL 4. Your Brain Will Fool You: Cognitive Bias, Implicit Bias, and De-Biasing Strategies The integrity and usefulness of forensic work products as well as the efficacy of legal advocacy are, in substantial measure, related to the absence of bias in the forensic professional and attorney-advocate. Cognitive biases are forms of bias that result from human neuropsychology and errors in logical reasoning. Implicit biases are biases that we don’t realize we have. This institute will explore the nature of these biases, how they impact advocacy and forensic assessment, and will further explore de-biasing strategies and techniques that are useful in minimizing bias in the work that we do. Robert A. Simon, PhD, Forensic Psychology Consulting, San Diego, CA Sandra L. Mayberry, Esq., Henderson, Caverly & Pum, LLP., San Diego, CA Scott M. Klopert, Esq., Klopert & Ravden, LLP., Encino, CA 12:00pm-1:15pm Lunch (on your own) 1:15pm-2:45pm Opening Plenary Session Welcome: Peter Walzer, Esq., AAML President, Woodland Hills, CA Matthew Sullivan, PhD, AFCC President, Palo Alto, CA Testing Parents or Patience: What are the Pros and Cons of Psychological Testing in Child Custody Evaluations? Do psychological tests provide useful information in child custody evaluations? When do tests help and when might they mislead? Are commonly administered psychological tests designed to answer questions relevant to child custody evaluations? A family court judge explores the uses, abuses, and objections to psychological testing in child custody cases with the editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and two distinguished child custody evaluators, each of whom authored an article on psychological testing for the fall 2018 edition of the journal. Sol R. Rappaport, PhD, ABPP, Northern Illinois Institute of Forensic Psychology, Libertyville, IL Robert A. Simon, PhD, Forensic Psychology Consulting, San Diego, CA Thomas W. Wolfrum, Esq., Law Offices of Thomas Wolfrum, Walnut Creek, CA Moderator: Hon. Dianna Gould-Saltman, Los Angeles Superior Court, Los Angeles, CA 2:45pm-3:00pm Break
4 Thursday, September 19, 2019
3:00pm-5:00pm Concurrent Sessions 1-5
1. Personality Disorders: Identifying, Evaluating, Managing,
Mediating, and Litigating
This session will assist attorneys and mental health professionals with identifying personality disor-
ders, evaluating how this impacts the case, managing these clients, negotiating and mediating their
disputes, and litigating cases where one or both parties have a personality disorder. Presenters will
discuss the DSM-5, how disorders impact custody and related issues, custody evaluations, how know-
ing patterns of behavior can help navigate this area, how to coach clients who are using email and
text, and different strategies for addressing these issues in mediation versus litigation.
Bill Eddy, Esq., LCSW, High Conflict Institute, San Diego, CA
Sandra Mayberry, Esq., Henderson, Caverly & Pum, LLP, San Diego, CA
2. Ethical Issues and Challenges for Consultants
and Expert Witnesses
This session will address the ways in which forensic mental health professionals can assist attorneys
in the representation of their clients, through work product reviews, litigation support services, and
expert testimony. In point-counterpoint format, the presenters will discuss their opposing views
regarding the use of mental health professionals to prepare custody litigants prior to evaluations.
Examples of trial-consultant work-products will be reviewed.
David A. Martindale, PhD, ABPP, St. Petersburgh, FL
Thomas W. Wolfrum, Esq., Law Offices of Thomas Wolfrum, Walnut Creek, CA
3. Too Much of a Good Thing: The Surprising Effects of Affluence
on Child Development and the Implications for Child Support
for the Super Wealthy
Privilege and wealth come with a price. The negative effects of wealth can have serious, adverse devel-
opmental outcomes for children if affluent parents don’t actively manage these risks. When wealthy
parents divorce, they must also actively manage these same risks. Is there such a thing as too much
child support? The implications of these psychological and family relationship issues for the determi-
nation of child support in extremely affluent families are presented from the psychological and legal
perspective.
Belinda Hanson, Esq., CFLS, Hanson Crawford Crum Family Law Group LLP, San Mateo, CA
Matthew Sullivan, PhD, AFCC President, Palo Alto, CAThursday, September 19, 2019 5
4. Attacking the Unfavorable Custody Evaluation: A Primer
for Pit Bulls to Golden Retrievers
You find yourself in the middle of another contentious custody dispute. It won’t settle. Your client,
whether by consent order or court directive, undergoes a custody evaluation. You finally receive the
report prior to trial only to discover the custody evaluator has drawn conclusions and made recom-
mendations contrary to your client’s goals and wishes. What can you do to challenge this report? What
resources do you employ? Is it time to bring in your own mental health expert? In this session, you
will evaluate and learn systematic ways to approach unfavorable custody evaluations whether your
courtroom style is that of a pit bull, golden retriever, or something in between.
Leslie M. Drozd, PhD, Newport Beach, CA
Kim R. Bonuomo, Esq., Allman Spry Davis Leggett & Crumpler, PA, Winston-Salem, NC
5. Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse During the Child Custody
Evaluation; Now What?
Child custody forensic evaluators must consider many factors when conducting their evaluations. But
what happens when, during the evaluation, allegations of child sexual abuse are made by either one
of the parents or the child? This session will address issues including: (1) the mental health profes-
sional’s competency to conduct a child sexual abuse forensic evaluation; (2) proper protocols to follow
when evaluating allegations of child sexual abuse arising during the child custody evaluation; (3) the
issue of parental alienation; (4) mandatory reporting laws; and (5) the involvement of child protective
services and law enforcement are some of the issues to be addressed in this session.
Kathleen McNamara, PhD, Fort Collins, CO
Lawrence Jay Braunstein, Esq., Braunstein & Zuckerman, Esqs., White Plains, NY
5:00pm-6:00pm Welcome Reception
“Outstanding conference. The materials were extremely relevant to any professional
involved in family law or family therapy. The speakers were engaging, knowledgeable,
thought provoking and inspiring. After I left the conference, the fire in my belly to
help families and children in the worst moments of their lives was renewed and
strengthened. All questions of why the heck I do what I do were washed away.”
– 2017 Conference Attendee6 Friday, September 20, 2019
Friday, September 20, 2019
7:30am-5:00pm Registration
7:30am-5:00pm Exhibit Forum
7:45am-9:00am Breakfast
9:00am-10:00am Keynote Address
What’s Sex Got to Do with It? Negotiation Skills for
Family Law Professionals
Much research has been done to show the gender differences in negotiation. Advice up to this point
has primarily focused on women — how to be more assertive or how to be more like men. On the
other hand, more recent research shows that, in fact, men are punished even more severely for aggres-
sive or bullying behavior in negotiation. In addition, we overlook the perceived advantage that women
have in terms of empathy, building rapport and trustworthiness, and how these skills can be utilized
in negotiation. With the latest gender research as the backdrop, each negotiation skill will be examined
to consider how individual negotiators can improve their own abilities.
Professor Andrea Kupfer Schneider, Esq., Marquette Univ. Law School, Milwaukee WI
10:00am-10:30am Break
10:30am-12:00pm Plenary Session
The Role of the Mental Health Consultant in Family Law:
Problematic or Providential?
Increasingly, mental health professionals are being utilized as consultants in family law cases. However,
there remains a question as to whether they provide benefit to the clients, attorneys, and court, or
whether their presence, either up front or behind the scenes, leads to unintended consequences that
are detrimental for parents, their lawyers and the “system” in general. This plenary will explore, and
debate, from the perspectives of the mental health professional, family lawyer, and judge, the benefit
and detriment of the use of mental health consultants in a variety of roles.
Alexandra Leichter, Esq., Leichter, Leichter-Maroko, LLP, Los Angeles, CA
Robin M. Deutsch, PhD, ABPP, Wellesley, MA
Hon. Thomas Trent Lewis, Los Angeles Superior Court, Los Angeles, CA
Moderator: Arnold Shienvold, PhD, Riegler, Shienvold & Associates, Harrisburg, PA
12:00pm-1:30pm Networking LuncheonFriday, September 20, 2019 7 1:45pm-3:45pm Concurrent Sessions 6-10 6. Intimate Partner Violence and Parenting Plans: Assessing and Addressing the Child’s Experience of Abuse Attorneys, judicial officers, mental health professionals, and dispute resolution practitioners generally agree that just as intimate partner violence takes many forms, children’s experience of the abuse can also vary widely. Family court professionals understand that one-size-fits-all solutions can lead to over-restrictive or under-restrictive outcomes that fail to address the specific circumstances of domes- tic violence within families and the way the children may be experiencing it. The challenge comes in differentiating the nature, context, and implications of abuse — and accounting for those differences. This interactive workshop introduces practitioners to SAFeR, a nationally recognized approach increasingly being adopted across the US, and to a set of practical tools designed to help practitioners link the child’s experience of the abuse to the terms of the parenting arrangement. Susan C. Rhode, Esq., Moss & Barnett, Minneapolis, MN Loretta Frederick, Esq., Battered Women’s Justice Project, Winona, MN 7. Evaluating the Effects of Substance Abuse on Parenting Behaviors Part one of this session will review and describe the effects of substance abuse on parenting and par- enting behaviors. Common drugs will be described, with emphasis on their effects on the brain, and their impact on parenting behavior. Presenters will discuss how to evaluate and present the specific concerning parenting behaviors to judges and attorneys when substance abuse allegations exist. Part two will review how courts evaluate families afflicted by substance abuse, court protocols and the effects of substance abuse on custody litigation. Tools to educate the bench and bar on awareness of treatment options (as opposed to punishment) will be discussed, and strengths and weaknesses of how various jurisdictions address substance abuse and custody litigation will be examined. Harry J. Somers, EdD, Somers Psychological Associates, North Andover, MA Nancy D. Kellman, Esq., The Law Office of Nancy D. Kellman, White Plaines, NY 8. Analysis of Risk and Pre/Post Separation Problems Attorneys, mental health professionals, and others require criteria that assist in determining the man- agement of risk with their own clients or others. Risk management in the field of negotiations, alternate dispute resolution, and in analyses of clients, are of concern to everyone in the field. Present- ers will discuss the HCR-20, a structured professional judgment assessment, and other tools, in light of how these criteria assist professionals in making better determinations of risk. Larry S. Fong, PhD, Larry Fong & Associates, Calgary, AB Mary Cushing Doherty, Esq., High Swartz, LLP, Norristown, PA Gordon D. Cruse, Esq., CFLS, San Diego, CA
8 Saturday, September 21, 2019
9. The Irresistible Force Meets the Immovable Object: Evolving
Parenting Plans in Resist/Refuse Cases
Developing and implementing parenting plans can be a challenge even when parents are cooperative.
When parents (and children) are not cooperatively inclined, the challenge of developing and crafting
parents plans can be frightening. This program will explore the panorama of challenges in resist/refuse
cases of varying types and degrees. Presenters will discuss the roles of all the players — parents, chil-
dren, mental health professionals (forensic and clinical), lawyers, and judges. Participants will learn
about available tools, and how to use them when crafting successful parenting plans.
Mike Kretzmer, Esq., CFLS, Summers Levine & Kretzmer, LLP, Los Angeles, CA
Barbara Jo Fidler, PhD, Families Moving Forward, Toronto, ON
10. The Voice of the Child: Obtaining and Presenting Reliable
Information from Children
This session, for both mental health professionals and lawyers, will focus on addressing the challenges
of communicating with children about family disputes and how to present the child’s voice to the
court. Topics will include children’s cognitive and linguistic abilities, approaches to overcoming resis-
tance, and questioning formats that enhance the reliability of the information that children share.
Presenters will also address how to present the voice of the child to the court including through a
child’s representative, a custody evaluator, and collateral sources.
Mindy F. Mitnick, EdM, MA, Edina, MN
Louise Truax, Esq., Reich Truax, Southport, CT
4:00pm-5:00pm Consultation Groups
Evening Dine Arounds
Saturday, September 21, 2019
7:30am-12:45pm Registration
7:30am-12:45pm Exhibit Forum
7:45am-8:30am BreakfastSaturday, September 21, 2019 9
8:30am-10:30am Concurrent Sessions 11-15
11. Personality Disorders: Identifying, Evaluating, Managing,
Mediating, and Litigating – Previously offered as session #1
12. Too Much of a Good Thing: The Surprising Effects of Affluence
on Child Development and the Implications for Child Support
for the Super Wealthy – Previously offered as session #3
13. Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse During the Child Custody
Evaluation; Now What? – Previously offered as session #5
14. Evaluating the Effects of Substance Abuse on Parenting
Behaviors – Previously offered as session #7
15. The Irresistible Force Meets the Immovable Object: Evolving
Parenting Plans in Resist/Refuse Cases –
Previously offered as session #9
10:30am-10:45am Break
10:45am-12:45pm Concurrent Sessions 16-20
16. Ethical Issues and Challenges for Consultants and Expert
Witnesses – Previously offered as session #2
17. Attacking the Unfavorable Custody Evaluation: A Primer for Pit
Bulls to Golden Retrievers – Previously offered as session #4
18. Intimate Partner Violence and Parenting Plans: Assessing and
Addressing the Child’s Experience of Abuse –
Previously offered as session #6
19. Analysis of Risk and Pre/Post Separation Problems –
Previously offered as session #8
20. The Voice of the Child: Obtaining and Presenting Reliable
Information from Children – Previously offered as session #1010
Travel and Lodging Information
Hotel Information
Westin San Diego Hotel
400 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239-4500
The Westin San Diego sits in the heart of the historic Gaslamp District. This sleek hotel provides
breathtaking views of beautiful Downtown San Diego and the harbor. Experience calm and
relaxation by the pool or take advantage of its perfect location and explore the Gaslamp District.
Featuring unique restaurants, coffee shops, and bars, there is something for everyone! Hotel
information can be found at www.westinsandiego.com. For more San Diego Visitor information
regarding restaurants, activities, or sites can be found at www.sandiego.org.
Make your reservation today! The Westin San Diego Hotel is offering a special rate to AFCC-
AAML attendees of $245 per night for single or double occupancy. On August 20, 2019, any
unreserved rooms in the AFCC-AAML block will be released and the special rate will no longer
be guaranteed. Please make your reservations early. Rooms frequently sell out before the room
block is released! Make your reservation online at www.afccnet.org or call toll free 1-888-627-
9033 and request the group code: AFCC-AAML. Attendees are responsible for making their
own arrangements.
Ground Transportation
The Westin San Diego Hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle service to and from the
San Diego International Airport (SAN) between 6:00am and 11:00pm daily. Once you have
collected your luggage, please contact the hotel at 619-239-4500. If you wish to take the shuttle
back to the airport, please make arrangements at the hotel’s luggage desk at least 24 hours prior
to your departure. A taxi from the airport to the hotel costs approximately $15 and takes 15
minutes, depending on traffic. Taxis are available at each terminal outside of baggage claim.
Follow the signs leading to the Transportation Plazas.
Parking
Valet parking is available at the Westin San Diego for $47/night with unlimited in and out
privileges. Self-parking is available across the street from the hotel for $25/night with no in and
out privileges.
Climate
In mid-September, temperatures range from a high of 70°F to a low of 60°F (21°C/16°C). Meet-
ing rooms and hotel facilities can be cool, so bring a light sweater or jacket.11 Of Special Note Continuing Education Credits AFCC will provide a certificate of attendance to participants. The certificate will verify attendance at conference sessions and may be used to apply for continuing education credits with the registrant’s accrediting institution. A complete list of conference sessions eligible for continuing education credits will be available at the conference registration desk. Certified Family Law Specialization: Approval will be submitted to the Department of Legal Specialization at the State Bar of California for up to 15.5 hours of continuing legal education. Psychologists: AFCC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor con- tinuing education for psychologists. AFCC maintains responsibility for the program and its content. The program is eligible for up to 15.5 hours of continuing education for psychologists. Mental Health Professionals: An application for continuing education approval from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) will be submitted for up to 15.5 CE credits. Individuals will need to verify approval with their credentialing or licensing boards. California Custody Evaluators and Mediators: Applications will be submitted to the Judicial Council of California. The views expressed in the program are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the official positions or policies of the Judicial Council of California. US Lawyers: An application for accreditation of continuing legal education activity will be submitted to the State Bar of California (CA Attorneys must self-report hours in their re-certi- fication), Commission on CLE of the Supreme Court of Delaware and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania CLE Board. New York attorneys may count towards their NY CLE requirement credit earned through participation in out-of-state programs accredited by a NY approved juris- diction (Delaware and Pennsylvania). New Jersey attorneys who take courses approved in another state will receive credit for courses approved in that jurisdiction through reciprocity; however, attorneys must ensure that they are also meeting the requirements of the NJ programs, i.e. NJ requires that four credits be taken annually in courses related to ethics and/or professionalism. Attorneys from other states may use the AFCC Certificate of Attendance to verify attendance and apply for credit in their state. Tabletop Exhibits Exhibits will be open during conference hours. If you are interested in an exhibit table or dis- tributing materials to conference attendees, please contact AFCC at afcc@afccnet.org or 608- 664-3750. Dine Arounds Friday evening is your opportunity to enjoy the area with friends and colleagues. Sign up before 1:00pm on Friday and join a group of 8-12 for dinner at a local restaurant. Restaurant menus and sign-up sheets will be available onsite. Participants are responsible for food, beverage, and transportation costs.
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Priority Early Registration for AAML and AFCC Members: Registration will be limited.
AFCC and AAML members will receive priority early registration through Friday, June 21, 2019,
after which registration will be open to non-members.
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ASSOCIATION OF
FAMILY AND
CONCILIATION COURTS
2019 Conference on
Advanced Issues in
Child Custody: Evaluation,
Litigation, and Settlement
An exceptional advanced-level
training opportunity sponsored by
two premier family law organizations
Topics include:
Negotiation and gender
Interviewing children
Personality disorders
The impact of affluence on
child development
Cognitive and implicit bias
Relocation
Child sexual abuse allegations
The role of the mental health consultant
Psychological testing
Parenting plans when there is
intimate partner violence
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