Dr. Marc T. Abrams
is a New York State licensed psychologist who primarily works as a custody evaluator for the New York supreme court and family court systems. He also consults with law firms and financial planners on issues related to their client’s psychological challenges. Additionally, he conducts private mental health evaluations and consultations.
Custody Evaluations
Dr. Abrams has extensive experience evaluating all issues associated with custody evaluations.
Other Evaluations
Dr. Abrams performs complete psychological evaluations to help a family or professional understand how a person’s psychological capacities impact all aspects of their life.
Speaking Engagements
Dr. Abrams has taught both college- and graduate-level courses on psychology, psychopathology and psychological testing.
Consultations
Dr. Abrams has taught both college- and graduate-level courses on psychology, psychopathology and psychological testing.
Note About
Online Reviews
To point out the obvious, anyone who conducts a Google search of Dr. Abrams and his work will undoubtedly find a series of reviews, mostly ranging from bad to scathing. So why do the courts continue to hire him for custody evaluations? Frankly, working as a custody evaluator makes more enemies than friends.
A divorce is a highly personal legal battle. And, in a high-conflict divorce, custody is one of the most hotly-contested topics of that battle. When parents argue over who will raise the children, a custody evaluator is assigned. Their recommendation of which parent is best suited to make decisions in the children’s best interest doesn’t please everyone. On a good day, one parent will be happy with Dr. Abrams’ report. On a bad day, both parents will be unhappy with his conclusions.
In general, those who are satisfied with the custody evaluation results focus on the work of raising their children, while those who are furious with the report vent their frustrations online. Some will even go further and file ethical complaints or license complaints against the psychologist. In fact, conducting custody evaluations is the second most frequently cited reason for why psychologists and psychiatrists are ethically disciplined or lose their license. (The first is inappropriate relationships with clients.)
With over 20 years of evaluations behind him, Dr. Abrams has a record of conducting himself in a highly competent and ethical manner.
Contact Dr. Marc Abrams
Whether it’s scheduling a private consultation or requesting a speaking engagement from Dr. Abrams, we look forward to hearing from you. You can reach us at the information below or fill out the contact form. Dr. Abrams will respond promptly.
(914) 666-2735
