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Journal of Child Custody
Applying Research to Parenting and Assessment Practice and Policies
Volume 4, 2008 - Issue 1-2
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The Use of Questionnaires in Child Custody Evaluations

Pages 103-122 | Received 22 Mar 2007, Accepted 13 May 2007, Published online: 12 Oct 2008

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