Professionals' views about child interviews for family law assessments

Interviews with children form a major part of assessments in contested family law matters. This study provides a qualitative analysis of professionals’ perceptions regarding how children are interviewed for family law purposes and the challenges associated with these interviews. In-depth interviews...

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Published in:Family court review 2018-10, Vol.56 (4), p.607-622
Main Authors: Turoy‐Smith, Katrine M., Powell, Martine B., Brubacher, Sonja P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
and Purpose of Child Interview
Best Practice
CHILD CUSTODY
Child Custody Evaluation
Children
Custody of children
Domestic relations
EVIDENCE
FAMILY LAW
Family Law Assessments
Interviewing
Interviewing in child psychiatry
Interviews
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Summary:Interviews with children form a major part of assessments in contested family law matters. This study provides a qualitative analysis of professionals’ perceptions regarding how children are interviewed for family law purposes and the challenges associated with these interviews. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 professionals who had experience in the area of family law and/or interviewing children. Transcripts of these interviews were analyzed using an inductive coding process and key themes identified. The overriding message found was that interviewing children for family law matters is complex and warrants considerable skill and expertise. The findings highlight the importance of recognizing the purpose of each child interview and the appropriate process and strategies to conduct each interview.
ISSN:1531-2445
1744-1617
DOI:10.1111/fcre.12379