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Bench Book for Assessing Parental Gatekeeping in Parenting Disputes: Understanding the Dynamics of Gate Closing and Opening for the Best Interests of Children

Austin, William G., Fieldstone, Linda, Pruett, Marsha Kline·2013·Journal of Child Custody
DOI 10.1080/15379418.2013.778693
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Abstract

This Bench Book summarizes theory, research, and a forensic assessment model of parental gatekeeping relevant for understanding and resolving child custody disputes. This concise format is geared primarily as a resource for judges, though it may be equally valuable to evaluators, parenting coordinators, and others. Gatekeeping encompasses a common statutory factor of support for the other parent–child relationship. The gatekeeping model includes a continuum ranging from facilitative to restrictive gatekeeping. Behavioral examples are presented. Implications of a gatekeeping analysis for crafting parenting plans are described, including in relocation cases and when there has been a history of intimate partner violence.

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  1. Austin , W. G. ( 2005a , February ). Considering the process of support for the other parent and gatekeeping in parenting evaluations . Colorado IDC News: The Newsletter of the State of Colorado Interdisciplinary Committee , 7 ( 1 ), 10 – 13 . Available at www.child-custody-services.com
  2. Austin , W. G. (2005b). The child and family investigator's evaluation for the relocation case. In R. M. Smith (Ed.), The role of the child and family investigator and the child's legal representative in Colorado (pp. C9–1–C9–28). Denver : Colorado Bar Association.
  3. Austin , W. G. ( 2011 ). Parental gatekeeping in custody disputes . American Journal of Family Law , 25 ( 4 ), 148 – 153 .
  4. Austin W. G. Drozd L. M. & Dale M. S. ( 2012 June 7 ). Intimate partner violence relocation gatekeeping and child custody evaluation. Workshop presented at Association of Family and Conciliation Courts 49th Annual Conference. Chicago IL.
  5. Dore , M. K. ( 2004 ). The “friendly parent” concept: A flawed factor for child custody . Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law , 6 , 41 – 56 .
  6. Maccoby , E. E. , & Mnookin , R. H. ( 1992 ). Dividing the child: Social & legal dilemmas of custody . Cambridge , MA : Harvard University Press .
  7. Zorza , J. ( 1992 ). “Friendly parent” provisions in custody determinations . Clearinghouse Review , 26 , 921 – 925 .

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Authors
Austin, W. G., Fieldstone, L., & Pruett, M. K.
Affiliations
  • Independent Practice, Lakewood and Steamboat Springs
  • Family Court Services, 11th Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County
  • Smith College (US)
Corresponding author
Austin, William G.
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Child Custody
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2013-01
Volume
10
Issue
1
Pages
1-16
ISSN
  • 1537-940X (ISSN-L)
  • 1537-9418
DOI
10.1080/15379418.2013.778693
OpenAlex
W2014627349
Cited by
59
References
32
Citations by year
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FWCI
13.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Child Custody (publishedVersion)
  • Smith ScholarWorks (Smith College) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Family Dynamics and Relationships
  • Social Sciences › Law › Family and Matrimonial Law
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Child Welfare and Adoption
Keywords
parental gatekeeping, child custody disputes, best interests of the child, parenting plans, intimate partner violence

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