Monday, February 11, 2008

Let Judge Decide What's Relevant in Custody Cases

In the best interests of the child …

These words should be the defining factors in cases involving parents and child custody issues. Let's face it, the kids have to come first.

But back in 2003 Virginia made a misstep, becoming the first and only state to prohibit the admission of almost all meaningful evidence in child custody and visitation cases regarding parents' mental health and their parenting strengths and weaknesses. This, despite the fact that Virginia law does require courts to consider the condition of parents in such cases.


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