Mar 19, 2010
Child Custody Assessments
Vancouver BC
 

Presenter: Dr. David Martindale

Attendees will learn:
- how to manage the initial contacts with attorneys and litigants
- key elements of a Statement of Understanding between the evaluator and the litigants
- ways to minimize the animosity that litigants often experience toward evaluators
- ethical practices that, if followed, are likely to reduce the risk of complaints against evaluators
- criteria to employ in selecting assessment instruments
- methods for maximizing the usefulness of collateral source information
- ways to provide information to fee-payers concerning what to anticipate from testifying evaluators.

WHAT ATTENDEES CAN EXPECT
This presentation will:
- Be useful both to beginners and to experienced evaluators
- Address pre-evaluation events and getting started on the right foot
- Discuss methods for avoiding misunderstandings concerning the evaluation process
- Cover the evaluation process from initial meeting to testimony
- Discuss methods for minimizing litigant hostility
- Emphasize the role of ethical standards and practice guidelines
- Provide suggestions concerning risk management procedures

Continuing Education credits: 6.

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