Monday, July 9, 2018

The Importance Of DISC Profile Test When Competing For Child Custody

By Harold Barnes


Divorce is a sensitive and often difficult time for people to go through, emotions are at an all-time high and differences are at their peak. This process is made even more complicated when there are children involved, and without the court s intervention and the use of DISC Profile Test, it would be a matter of he say, she says with regards to whom is a better parent.

In order for this to end, the court has to come to a decision on which party will be the best suited for undertaking the responsibilities, decisions and care of that child(ren). Therefore, one way in which the court can go about its job is through an analysis of results from a psychological test that s been conducted on both parents in determining the above-mentioned criteria.

In order to perform this evaluation of the parent s ability to meet the needs of the child, a few tests need to be conducted. These tests may include the Minnesota Multiphasic Inventory (MMPI-2) which is a test designed to gauge mental acuity of either parent as well as identify any psychological disorders that may pose a threat to the child.

What matters most to the court and the judge is the bottom line. And that bottom line often attributes that parents have with regard to their parenting and parenting styles, the wellbeing of the youth in question and the overall needs that are required to be fulfilled or sustained. Once all of these criteria are met or have been identified by the psychologist than the court has the option to use this to come to a verdict.

The ASPECT test includes findings from another test, which is used to determine the prevalence of psychological disorders and reasoning in conjunction with an IQ analysis and the use of interviews as part of the criteria used to perform this specific assessment. What can be concluded from it, is then admissible in court and can be used by the judge.

For most parents, the results of these tests or the fact that they need to take one can make them feel disheartened or even angry that they need to undergo psychological testing to see whether or not they are fit to raise their own child. The fact that the court does not fit the bill for all the distress caused doesn t make it any easier to swallow the bitter pill.

However, the tests themselves should not be used as a conclusive measure on determining which spouse a child ends up with. The best form of action would be to consult a lawyer who can make an informed decision on whether it s an absolute necessity or just an extra cost that is unnecessary because there is a possibility on having the search backfire on the party that has requested it.

Psychological testing should not be seen as in a bad light but rather as an alternative way to gather information without the intimidation of the courtroom.




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