Elwood v. Morin, 84 Fed. Appx. 964 (9th Cir. 2004), cert. denied 125 S. Ct. 271 (2004)
Child custody disputes are frequently bitterly contested. Mental health professionals may be asked to play a pivotal role by formulating and submitting a report regarding who should be assigned custody. A disappointed party may subsequently file a lawsuit alleging improper behavior by the mental health professional in reaching his or her opinion...