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1985
DOI: 10.1037/0735-7028.16.3.398
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Psychotherapy and privileged communications in child custody cases.

Abstract: This article reviews privileged communication laws for psychotherapists as these laws apply to child custody cases. Although many states have privileged communication laws for mental health clients, these laws contain several exceptions and waivers. In addition, judges are likely to interpret privileged communication laws strictly because they place a high value on the welfare of children and because the laws run counter to the legal tradition of admitting evidence into court. Psychotherapists are alerted to t… Show more

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“…The client may voluntarily waive privilege (i.e., give consent for the psychologist to disclose privileged communications), and then the psychologist must provide relevant testimony (Jacob & Hartshorne, 2007). The waiver belongs to the client, and the psychologist has no independent right to invoke privilege against the client's wishes (Knapp & VandeCreek, 1985). People v. Vincent Moreno (2005).…”
Section: Table 1 Confidential Communications To a School Psychologistmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The client may voluntarily waive privilege (i.e., give consent for the psychologist to disclose privileged communications), and then the psychologist must provide relevant testimony (Jacob & Hartshorne, 2007). The waiver belongs to the client, and the psychologist has no independent right to invoke privilege against the client's wishes (Knapp & VandeCreek, 1985). People v. Vincent Moreno (2005).…”
Section: Table 1 Confidential Communications To a School Psychologistmentioning
confidence: 99%