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Ethical Child Custody Evaluations: The Good, the Bad and The Ugly

Content Partner: Celesq AttorneysEd Center

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Description: In a divorce, there may be a child custody dispute. Even if objections arise, one hopes that there will be no question concerning the evaluator’s ethics or objectivity. Elisa Reiter will explore the parameters of Child Custody Evaluations in the context of divorce and modification cases. In-house counsel may be the first individual contacted when employees face litigation such as divorce or modification cases. Often, the greatest battle in a divorce is not about money, but about who will have custody of the children. If there is a custody dispute, a child custody evaluation may be an important aspect of the case. An intrinsic element of child custody disputes is that one or both parties may be dissatisfied with the evaluator’s recommendation. There should be no question concerning the evaluator’s ethics or objectivity. Implicit biases should be addressed as part of any analysis of child custody evaluations. In dealing with child custody evaluators, attorneys must be mindful of Chapter 4 of the ABA Rules.

We will be discussing the following rules during the presentation:

Rule 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others;
Rule 4.2 Communication with Person Represented by Counsel;
Rule 4.3 Dealing with Unrepresented Person;
Rule 4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Persons

Elisa Reiter is Board Certified in Family Law and in Child Welfare Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is a Senior Attorney with Underwood Perkins, P.C. Mrs. Reiter practices in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Rockwall and Tarrant counties. She focuses her practice on family law matters (including simple to complex divorce, LGBTQ issues, grandparent rights, foster parent interventions, modifications of child support and custody, cases involving parental alienation and reunification, premarital, cohabitation and postnuptial agreements and elder law). Elisa Reiter's trademark: TENACITY. Elisa is licensed to practice in Texas, New York, Massachusetts and D.C. She is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Mrs. Reiter is a certified mediator and is a certified collaborative lawyer. Elisa graduated from SMU Law School in 1983 at the age of 22, where she later returned to teach family law. Elisa Reiter holds an AV Preeminent rating as a trial lawyer from Martindale-Hubbell, peer-reviewed at the highest level of professional excellence for legal expertise, communication skills and ethical standards. A natural and prolific writer (“Reiter writes”), here are links for some of her recent articles:

CO‑AUTHOR:

With Daniel Pollack, PROFESSOR, WURZWEILER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, Yeshiva University:

“Ethical Child Custody Evaluations: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.” TEXAS LAWYER, June 13, 2021 Ethical Child Custody Evaluations: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly | Texas Lawyer

“What Constitutes Malpractice by a Child Welfare Attorney?” TEXAS LAWYER, May 24, 2021. What Constitutes Malpractice by a Child Welfare Attorney? | Texas Lawyer

“Where Does an 'Outcry Witness' Fit in the Child Abuse Arena?” TEXAS LAWYER, May 14, 2021. Where Does an 'Outcry Witness' Fit in the Child Abuse Arena? | Texas Lawyer

“The RIGHT Response to Elder Abuse,” TEXAS LAWYER, March 26, 2021. The RIGHT Response to Elder Abuse | Texas Lawyer

“Still Thrashing: Is the Thrash Case a Bleak Commentary on Incapacity?”, TEXAS LAWYER, March 21, 2021. Still Thrashing: Is the Thrash Case a Bleak Commentary on Incapacity? | Texas Lawyer

“Religious Divorce in the Context of Civil Law,” TEXAS LAWYER, February 10, 2021. Religious Divorce in the Context of Civil Law | Texas Lawyer

AUTHOR:

“Does This Seem Fishy to You? Justice Barrett's First Opinion for the US Supreme Court,” TEXAS LAWYER, March 5, 2021. Does This Seem Fishy to You? Justice Barrett's First Opinion for the US Supreme Court | Texas Lawyer

“My Yiddishe Mama: Paralegal Extraordinaire,” Jewess Magazine, Fall, 2018. My Yiddishe Mama: The Best Paralegal Ever - Jewess (jewessmag.com)

“Are you a Pro or a Rookie,” DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION Family Law Section Newsletter, April, 2014. https://www.elisareiter.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1400950/2020/09/2014-April-Newsletter-V4.pdf


Practice Areas:		Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Family Law

Online Media Type:		Audio

Production Date:		07/30/2021 12:00 PM EDT

Level:		Intermediate

Category:		Standard

Duration:		1 Hours, 0 Minutes

Online Format:		Live

Course Type:		Public

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