Awad G A
Can Psychiatr Assoc J. 1978 Nov;23(7):441-7. doi: 10.1177/070674377802300705.
The paper discusses some of the principles of custody assessments in divorce proceedings. It is felt that such assessments should be undertaken only upon the request of the judge or both lawyers. The assessment should be extensive and should include collecting and collating all available data obtained through interviews or letters. The report should include historical material, the formulation, and the reasons for the recommendations. Clinically, the important issue is to decide under whose care the child's growth and development is enhanced. Factors that help in this decision include the emotional ties between the parent and the child, the capacity of each parent to provide physically and emotionally, the preference of the child, and the need for continuity. The psychiatric and moral "fitness" of parents is critically reviewed. It is maintained that no parent should be given an inherent preference in custody rulings. Finally, it is argued that access should be expected after divorce and should be changed or eliminated only under strict conditions.
本文讨论了离婚诉讼中监护权评估的一些原则。人们认为，此类评估应仅应法官或双方律师的要求进行。评估应全面，应包括收集和整理通过面谈或信件获得的所有可用数据。报告应包括历史资料、评估结果以及建议的理由。从临床角度看，重要的问题是确定在谁的照料下孩子的成长和发展能得到促进。有助于做出这一决定的因素包括父母与孩子之间的情感联系、每位父母在物质和情感上提供支持的能力、孩子的偏好以及连续性的需求。对父母的精神和道德“适宜性”进行了严格审查。有人认为，在监护权裁决中不应给予任何一方父母固有优势。最后，有人认为离婚后应给予探视权，且探视权仅在严格条件下才可更改或取消。
