Jorge Galindo and his wife Miriam Galindo, Psy.D., have delivered outpatient counseling and treatment from their Irvine, California, private practice for nearly two decades. As an experienced family therapist, Jorge Galindo works with California families navigating child custody decisions through court-referred mediation.
California courts require separating couples to attend mediation if there is a disagreement about visitation or custody arrangements. Approximately one in four separations requires a mediation. While many sessions are concluded without lawyers or third-party mediators, mediations that involve the following issues can be far more difficult to resolve: Reports of Abuse - A sizable number of California custody disputes involve accusations of child abuse or domestic violence. In many cases, parents raise multiple concerns about the other’s capacity to provide care. Substance abuse and threatening behaviors towards the other parent are also commonly reported. Issues with the Child - Many cases also involve emotional and mental health issues experienced by the child or children in question. Children involved in the majority of disputes exhibit at least one unhealthy behavior, including safety issues and problems at school. Lack of Cooperation - Parents engaged in mediation often demonstrate low levels of cooperation. This can be driven by anger, disagreement on how to raise the children, and low trust levels.
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5/31/2023 08:57:17 pm
I appreciate you mentioning that a significant portion of custody cases involve allegations of child abuse or domestic violence. My friend and her spouse got divorced. She intends to battle for custody of the kids. I'll advise her to contact a child custody lawyer.
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AuthorLicensed as a marriage and family therapist, Dr. Jorge Galindo maintains an Irvine, California-based private practice in partnership with his wife, Miriam Galindo, Psy.D. Archives
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