Jewish Divorce Talk - Episode Seven

Episode Seven: Custody Evaluation Talk Whether court-ordered or arranged by a parent, custody evaluations help support the divorce process by focusing on the best interest of the children involved. Learn more by listening to Rachel Safran, Ph.D. and host Eliana Baer discuss the nuances involved in considering the optimal outcome for the family. Dr. Safran, a licensed psychologist and forensic child custody evaluator, explains how she works with families to formulate a recommended custody plan. This episode also explores how religious and secular beliefs can be woven into New Jersey’s 14 “best-interest factors” that must be considered in child custody arrangements. As an Orthodox Jewish woman, Dr. Safran also provides insight on the promising uptick in mental health acceptance and treatment she has observed in the community over the last 10 years, and how that plays into her recommendations.