1. Risk Management for Psychologist Parenting Coordinators Matthew J. Sullivan, Ph.D. APA, 2008

2. Risky Business The Legal/Psychological Hybrid Role Demanding specialized knowledge and skill in legal domains Legal procedure, relevant case law, legal writing Demanding specialized knowledge and skill in psychological domains H-C family systems, child development, etc. Dispute Resolution mediation, settlement processes, arbitration,

4. Two PC Stories The Santa Clara County experience (1998- 2000) A California Psychologist PC (2006-8) Sullivan, M.J., Ethical, Legal and Professional Practice Issues Involved in Practicing as a Psychologist Parent Coordinator in Child Custody Cases, FCR, 42 (3) 2004

5. Multiple Review Agencies Legal Court review Judicial codes Psychological Professional licensing boards Board of consumer affairs Professional organizations APA ethics committee

6. Multiple Standards Legal Grievances, Appeals Legislation Psychological APA Forensic Specialty, APA Ethics, PC standards (forthcoming) AFCC PC guidelines Licensing standards

7. Common areas of Risk Informed Consent Multiple Roles Competence Record Keeping Due process (legal) Impartiality/Bias - procedural, substantive

8. Risk Management for the PC Practitioner Court-sanctioned Role Quasi-judicial immunity Qualified and Competent Consultation Case load, self-care Maximum Liability coverage