Mental health evaluation - - family court/ custody/visitation?
448613
depends, but they will likely do clinical interviews, interview people who know you, give you various personality/psychopathology/IQ/parenting assessments, such as the MMPI-2 and WISC-IV, and maybe observe you with your children.
1135635
ok, you're not going to like this, but i have to say it anyhow.  the judge does not need (and in most cases will not) take into consideration any abuse that the father did to you in regards to visitation of the child.  unless you can you prove that he was and is a danger to the child, he will more than likely get visitation with the child.\n\nthat said, the judge should (and usually does) take into consideration the abuse you suffered when deciding custody.  if the two parents cannot converse amicably, they will not be able to jointly decide on the proper care for the child.\n\nmost people confuse custody with visitation.  custody determines who is responsible for the child ie what education the child will receive, who the family doctor is, even hair colour and types of sports the child will be in.  \n\nthere are 2 types of custody \n\n1) sole - one parent is the decision maker.  this type of custody is generally awarded in cases where one parent is so irresponsible that s/he is not capable of caring properly for a child, and in cases where the parents cannot communicate - such as cases where one parent has been abusive to the other.\n\n2) shared/joint custody - both parents jointly make decisions regarding the child's care.  this type of custody is generally decided out of court when the parties can get along reasonably well.  most cases which end up in court end up with one parent getting sole custody.\n\nvisitation determines how often the parent who does not live with the child gets to see the child.  this has no bearing (unfortunate though it may be) on any abuse that the other parent has suffered at his/her hands.\n\nbottom line is ... try to get as much support for supervised visits as you can.  can you get a copy of the other woman's affidavit? and children's aid reports? anything that you can use to protect child?\n\ni wish you all the best of luck and hope that i helped at least a little bit
614673
I am so sorry for you! I am not experiencing the same, but my daughter has to have visitations with her father. He has threatened to kidnap her, so I'm always worrying about it. Also my child is 4 and has told me that her father touches and hurts her peepee. I've contacted several different agencies, lawyers, docs etc. Nothing is being done! I feel the frustration that you are going thru!The judge actually granted extra time on visits and went to unsupervised visits b/c evidence was inconclusive.I was told that if my ex was to run off with my daughter there was really nothing that I could do, even though I also have full custody. Why? Because he is the child's rightful parent too, and is allowed visitation. HUH??? I swear that is what they told me. But yet if I refuse to give my daughter over to him for his visits I will be arrested for kidnapping! ?????What a world we live in! Give me an email sometime. I'd like to stay in touch with you even if it's just to offer support. I hate to mention it but have you tried all the hosp. in the area that you last knew them to be? How about tracking them down via Yahoo White pages? Do you know of any family or friends that she might take your daughter to. Maybe you could contact them or go see them face-to-face. I don't know your financial sit. but hiring a private investigator might help. Have you posted their pics at police stations? They can fax it to others nationwide. Offer a reward. And above all else don't give up until you know for sure. And PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!!I will pray for you right now! God be with you! The answer about checking with schools is great. When you move to a new school the old school has to contacted and then they send info and should keep this on record. Maybe if she was in a Headstart program or a preschool program like pre-K you might be able to get some info thru them. As her biological father, you have the right to request that info and they cannot deny you it.Amy
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Speaking from a personal experience, there is still a stigma attached to mental health care today. Getting evaluated is not a painful process for most but it can do a world of good. Most evaluations have personality testing and IQ (intelligence quotient) testing. As long as appropriate treatment follows the evaluation, you should see results in as little as 2 weeks. However, be warned: some patients will 'fake' being better just to get others 'off their back'. There is nothing to lose so go ahead and get checked! Or tell whoever it is to get checked!
1112564
I live in Georgia and am a man. My ex wife is abusively controlling. After our divorce she turned into super mom. Having to control every tiny thing about the children to the point of obsession. My son wants to be with me and my attorney says the judges have to consider a request at 12, strongly consider at 13, and no choice but accept the request at 14. Unless the request isnt in the best interest of the child, ie... the requested parent is a crimminal or drug addict etc...
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I am a psychologist - we need more people like you!  Mental health is always the last thing that is funded because there is still a stigma associated with it.  Go to APA.org.  That's the website for the American Psychological Association.  They will have plenty of info for you.  Also, just FYI, you can apply for Medicaid for your daughter to help cover her treatment.  Also, if you have a community mental health center near you, try that option.  She can get services for little or no cost through that type of agency.
762850
This is way to vague.... Child Care where?  Hospital, Juvenile Justice System, Social Service agency?\n\nYou need to re-post with more detail before your going to get a proper answer.
148512
There is a website that lists some doctors in your are:\nwww.healthgrade.com\nAlso, your regular medical doctor should be able to give you names or referrals.  Another option is to call your local mental health center for information. Good luck.
281065
Alcohol Evaluation ($) which will tell you that you have a problem(they always do), treatment ($), day in jail, probation ($), on record for life, plus court and legal expenses.\nWelcome to the system! That part is nothing. \nTake advantage of the opportunity to get it straight or you will be like me...NEVER get out of "the system"! EVER!!
224584
It sounds like he does need help, sooner than later. You can find low-cost mental health services by contacting your County Department of Social Services, or the Department of Mental Health, the phone numbers should be listed in the phone book.\n\nOnce you find a therapist or counselor in your area, they should be able to help you find the best way to get your son to come and speak with them without him feeling seriously hurt or offended.
442208
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Human_Resources/Services/Employment/Custody_Officer_Corrections.htm\n\nTry this...good luck!
936328
Yep, I agree with the above poster.  My papers read pretty much the same here in NY.  Joint custody means that you both have equal rights when it comes to major decisions, school records, medical records, etc..  The primary physical placement is telling anyone who needs to know (schools, law enforcement, etc) that he LIVES with you and VISITS with father. Basically that you are the custodial parent.  According to my lawyer that physical custody pretty much gives me 51% of the decision making in case of a major disagreement.  And our mediator agrees.. It means that I have to listen to his side and fully weigh it before making any major decisions for our 2 daughters (doctor's, therapists, schools, camps,  and so forth).  Your best bet may be to contact a lawyer (many have free consultations) to neatly define both of your rights.  Best of luck to you
151140
Honestly, I see this as a need for marriage counseling.  Your wife is suffering from a mental illness that should be treated, either by medication or therapy or both.  In the meantime, she is not a psychologist nor is she a medical doctor and has no right diagnose you, not to mention she has no medical schooling for such a thing.  Furthermore, I think she is projecting her issue onto you.  You may be depressed but if you are it sounds to me like you are situationally depressed, not clinically.  But, I'm not a doctor and don't have you as a patient in any case so I couldn't swear such a thing.  The time for the counseling is RIGHT NOW though so make that appointment.  If you cannot afford it then you would contact your county mental health agency and they likely have a sliding fee payment plan so don't feel like the option of counseling is not available to you.
502476
it's when you go back to court to review a custody case....looking for any changes in circumstances that might affect the outcome or change
1011518
you need to go back to court to re due the child visitation..you must have it in writing in court order super vice visits only no family and friends are to attend the visit ..make sure that you put it in paper work ..remember to look for the location near you that provides this kind of supervising don't use family or friend use a agency.. they have one in California called haven house the agency is for parents that use drugs or unable to be alone with child.  and used by the cps..always keep a Daley log book on your child of all expenses and things that happen in order to have proof of your accusation you  must prove him unfit to have monitor visit of drugs or any abuse ..police reports do help in this case..next time don't Waite to long file your abandonment paper work ...go to court let them know you have no address or phone number on him ....why is it that a father disappears and then comes back and won ts to be father of the year.....
803992
Call your local Child Care Resource and Referral agency.  They will give you a list of licensed facilities in your area.  Also ask them if their is a website or phone number where you can get information on their past inspections.  Every parent looks for something different.  Tour each place at different times of the day and take the child with you.  You will "feel" it when you have found the right place but don't forget to look at their non compliances.  Ask the CCRR to send you a brochure on what questions to ask of the facility.  Good Luck!
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Please read the following by clicking on the link below....\nhttp://www.mental-health-matters.com/articles/article.php?artID=288