Saturday, July 7, 2018

The Use Of DISC Profile Test In Court

By Harold Barnes


Divorce is a sensitive and often difficult time for people to go through, emotions are at an all-time high and differences are at their peak. This process is made even more complicated when there are children involved, and without the court s intervention and the use of DISC Profile Test, it would be a matter of he say, she says with regards to whom is a better parent.

Because of this potential flaw, the court of law has an obligation to act in the best interests of the child since it cannot defend itself. What is best for the minor is determined by an evaluation of each parent to see which would be the best parent for the child to live with and ensure that they are able to get what is needed.

But the data from these tests do not provide a winner and a loser when it comes to taking care of a child as in most cases in these modern times, custody of the child is shared. This is due to the fact that the court recognizes that not all people who approach the legal system for assistance are married and therefore, their plight is more aligned with an issue of parenting.

There are a number of tests that can be scheduled by a family lawyer on behalf of the court in order to find as much data as possible to come to an informed verdict. The most commonly used is the Bricklin Perceptual Scales analysis which makes use of a series of questions, storytelling techniques and picture drawings, to better understand how the child perceives either of their parents before coming to a decision.

The manner in which all of the information required can be collected can take a number of different ways, the most favoured is interviews as it allows a psychologist to steer the conversation in the desired direction. Interviews also allow for a wider group of people that are not directly affected by the decision undertaken by the court but do interact with the youth on a daily basis such as school teachers, sports coaches and so on.

For most parents, the results of these tests or the fact that they need to take one can make them feel disheartened or even angry that they need to undergo psychological testing to see whether or not they are fit to raise their own child. The fact that the court does not fit the bill for all the distress caused doesn t make it any easier to swallow the bitter pill.

However, the tests themselves should not be used as a conclusive measure on determining which spouse a child ends up with. The best form of action would be to consult a lawyer who can make an informed decision on whether it s an absolute necessity or just an extra cost that is unnecessary because there is a possibility on having the search backfire on the party that has requested it.

No matter the analysis conducted and the reasons for conducting those tests. It s important for parents to remember that it s not about making each other look bad in the eyes of the court but deciding on what s best for the child, even if that s not what s best for them and their ego. The most important thing to remember is that even things don t go the desired way, it doesn t make you a bad parent.




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