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Practicing and academic lawyers, mental health professionals, and judges collaborate to examine major legal and mental health issues confronted in post-divorce custody and visitation litigation. They explore state legislation and judicial doctrine as well as reform efforts such as the Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act and the American Law Institute's Principles of the Law of Family Dissolution. Coverage progresses from doctrinal standards governing custody adjudication through child development theory, sexual abuse allegations, and psychological testing. The book will be used by lawyers, judges, and mental health professionals. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR