Family psychology and family law: Introduction to the special issue.

An Exploration of the Impact of the Family Court Process on “Invisible” Stepparents

“…suggested inclusion of children through the counselling process helps them to feel less isolated and promotes that they are part of the family system. This perspective allows understanding of how the experience of an individual resonates through the larger system in the family context (Grossman & Okun, 2003) especially in the field of changing family forms, divorce, repartnering and transition (Bray & Berger, 1993). This further highlights the exclusion of a stepparent who is also part of the family system .…”

Some Legal Issues Patients May Face While in Therapy

“…Since these areas have received considerable coverage in the literature (Grossman & Okun, 2003;Kaslow, 2000b), areas less frequently highlighted are covered here.…”

Family forensic psychology.

“…Many different circumstances may lead to families' involvement with the legal system. Various authors have identified overlapping areas of interest among family psychology and family law, juvenile dependency (child abuse) and juvenile delinquency law, elder law, and other specialties (Grossman & Okun, 2003;Kaslow, 2000;Welsh, Greenberg, & Graham-Howard, 2009). FFPs may provide services including assessment, treatment and other interventions, parent coordination, consultation, mediation, expert testimony, and other services.…”