In contentious divorce cases, parents often think a child's therapist can provide helpful testimony regarding custody. However, experienced litigators caution against this, noting that therapist testimonies might not be beneficial and can adversely affect a child's emotional state. Therapists prioritize the child’s well-being and may refuse to testify, viewing court involvement as detrimental. It is crucial for parents to weigh the risks of involving a therapist, considering how both legal and relational impacts may shape custody outcomes and the overall welfare of the child.
Therapists often prioritize a child's well-being over court involvement, making their testimony potentially harmful to a custody case and a source of emotional strain.
Parents need to weigh the risks of using a therapist's testimony in divorce cases carefully, considering legal and relational impacts on the child’s overall well-being.
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