What role does forensic psychology play in child custody cases, and how are psychological evaluations used to help courts make important decisions about children? In this episode of Sidebar Social, hosts Jennifer L. Grinke and Dana J. Stewart welcome forensic psychologist Dr. Kevin Goldberg (Psy.D.) to explain the differences between clinical psychological evaluations, forensic evaluations, and child custody evaluations. Dr. Goldberg discusses how psychological evaluations can be incorporated into custody evaluations, what parents can expect during the evaluation process, the role of forensic psychologists in high-conflict family law cases, and how these assessments help courts determine the best interests of children. Whether you're involved in a divorce, navigating a child custody dispute, or simply interested in forensic psychology and mental health, this episode offers valuable insight into one of the most important—and often misunderstood—aspects of family law.

Terms like "narcissist," "gaslighting," and "parental alienation" are everywhere—but are they being used correctly? In this episode of Sidebar Social, hosts Jennifer L. Grinke and Dana J. Stewart welcome back licensed professional counselor Kathleen Schofield to separate fact from fiction and explain what these commonly used psychology terms really mean. Together, they explore what narcissism is, and what it isn't, why the term gaslighting is so often misunderstood, the truth behind parental alienation in child custody cases, how reunification therapy and family therapy can help rebuild relationships, and why these psychological buzzwords are frequently overused in divorce, co-parenting, and other high-conflict family law situations. Whether you're navigating a divorce, involved in a child custody dispute, co-parenting with an ex, or simply interested in psychology and relationships, this episode offers practical insight into some of today's most misunderstood mental health concepts.

How is child support really calculated? Does 50/50 custody automatically eliminate child support? And what happens if a parent is self-employed or intentionally underreporting income? In this episode of Sidebar Social, family law attorneys Dana Stewart and Jennifer Grinke take a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood areas of family law: child support. They explain the difference between income and resources, discuss how child support is calculated, bust common myths, and explore situations involving self-employed parents, cash businesses, modifications, enforcement, and shared custody arrangements. Whether you're going through a divorce, modifying an existing order, or simply want to understand how child support works, this episode provides practical insights and answers to the questions parents ask most often.