Legal and psychological criteria for the determination of custody in South Africa: A review

The criteria used respectively by mental health professionals and legal professionals in child custody assessments are reviewed. The review concentrates on case precedents and the psychological literature in an attempt to delineate the major criteria on which custody decisions are based. Differences in assumptions between the two groups of professionals are highlighted. © 1987, South African Psychological Association and the Psychological Institute of the Republic of South Africa. All rights reserved.