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By Ernie Grimm | Published Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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You know those framed certificates and diplomas that hang in your doctor’s office? It’s reassuring to see them, isn’t it? It’s nice to know that the pediatrician who treats your children has not only graduated from medical school and survived a hospital residency but is also certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Before having that $4000 dental implant done, it’s comforting to look up from your reclined chair and see a framed certificate from the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery hanging on the wall. The two boards just mentioned are legitimate and respected, so you’d be right to feel comforted. But what if the certificates on the wall could be had by anybody, even a cat? How would you feel then?
Dr. Emad Tadros felt reassured when, according to court papers, he “noticed many impressive and professional-looking frames” hanging in the office of Dr. Stephen Doyne, a psychologist and well-known “730 custody evaluator” who works on custody cases in San Diego Family Court. The divorce-help website divorcewizards.com says, “The 730 evaluation is a study of the family, its members and their relationship with the intent of restructuring parental rights and responsibilities concerning their children. It is requested by the parents or ordered by a judge when parties cannot decide on the best custody arrangements for their child. One cannot simply go to court and present an individual side of the argument in hopes of a ruling in one spouse’s favor. There must be evidence to support a position and a judge, not knowing the family, will depend on the opinion of a mental health professional to describe the parties involved and the nature of their interaction.”
But the mental health professionals are not hired by the court. They’re hired jointly by the parties in the custody proceedings. Tadros was in Doyne’s office to decide whether to hire him to perform a 730 evaluation in his 2005 custody case. “Doyne reassured me,” Tadros continues in his court declaration, “that he was Board Certified in his line of work of forensic psychology and that the evaluation would be confidential. I trusted and relied upon Doyne’s representations about his credentials and about confidentiality, and on that basis I entered into an agreement with Doyne for him to be the custody evaluator.”
Tadros, who is a psychiatrist and the vice chief of Scripps Behavioral Health Services, came to regret the decision to hire Doyne (for $8000) upon observing the latter’s methods. “Being a board certified psychiatrist,” Tadros states in a lawsuit he later filed against Doyne, “I noticed that Doyne’s performance was poor and substandard. I also noticed what appeared to be unethical practices, such as billing for things that never occurred, and incorrect billing records.”
Tadros adds that Doyne “never contacted my therapist even once as the court recommended. In addition, I was never able to confirm the validity or truthfulness of Doyne’s contact with the mother’s therapist.”
Doyne turned in his custody evaluation on September 30, 2005. He signed it as a “Diplomate of American College of Forensic Examiners.” Unhappy with the findings in Doyne’s custody evaluation and deeply suspicious of his professionalism, Tadros began investigating Doyne’s qualifications. He discovered, his court declaration says, that “The ‘American College of Forensic Examiners’ and the ‘American Board of Forensic Examiners’ are sham organizations known as ‘vanity boards’ or ‘certification mills’…run by the same con artist, Robert O’Block, who sells fake mail-order credentials and ‘diplomas.’ Both of these organizations have specifically been exposed as mail-order credentialing shams in various media and professional journal articles, including…a Wall Street Journal article that called the American College of Forensic Examiners a ‘mail-order credentialing organization for which the applicants need only pay $350.00 and pass an ethics exam.’ ”
A 2002 article in the online journal of the American Bar Association chronicles how a psychologist obtained from organizations, one of them affiliated with O’Block, several professional certifications for his cat under the name Zoe D. Katze.
In repeated correspondence beginning in summer 2006, Tadros says he “wrote to Doyne and requested some of the records in my custody case. Doyne responded by providing me some but not all of what I requested.”
The court files include a copy of Doyne’s response letter, which names him a diplomate of the American College of Forensic Psychologists, not Forensic Examiners as was on the custody evaluation. Subsequent correspondence from Doyne contained the same appellation. But no American College of Forensic Psychologists exists. There is an American College of Forensic Psychology. Tadros contacted this organization. The college, Tadros says, “told me in writing they [never] heard of Doyne and they do not have Diplomates.”
Tadros also called the American Board of Professional Psychology, which he describes in court papers as “the only legitimate certifying body recognized by all state licensing boards and the American Psychological Association.… They checked their records and told me they have no record and have never had a record of Dr. Stephen Doyne as one of their Diplomates.”
Tadros filed a motion in family court to obtain Doyne’s curriculum vitae and records. In June 2007, Judge Jeffrey Bostwick ordered Doyne to release them. Doyne produced the curriculum vitae, Tadros says, but not the records. Instead, he “appealed the family court’s order. While the appeal was still pending, Doyne gave private case information to the California Association of Psychology Providers (CAPP) so CAPP would file an Amicus Brief in his favor.” The association did file a brief on behalf of Doyne.
“Many of the credentials that Doyne claimed in his CV, letterhead, and to [me],” Tadros says in his lawsuit, “were false, fraudulent and misleading.” The curriculum lists Doyne as an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego School of Law and an instructor at the University of California, San Diego. “However,” Tadros states, “both of those Universities have denied in writing that they have any record of Doyne.” Copies of those letters are lodged as exhibits in the court file.
“Doyne’s CV,” Tadros continues, “states he was an Instructor at California School of Professional Psychology/CSPP (now Alliant University). However, said University, too, has denied, in writing, having any record of Doyne.… Despite numerous formal requests by me asking Doyne to substantiate the credentials listed in his CV, at no time has Doyne done so. Doyne limited his reply to a letter from his attorney…stating the law does not require him to substantiate anything in his CV.”
Tadros’s lawsuit against Doyne alleges fraud, negligence, breach of contract, and violation of the California Business and Professions Code. The allegations are based on Doyne’s misrepresentation of his credentials and on Doyne’s divulging private information from Tadros’s custody case during an October 20, 2007 presentation to a conference of custody evaluators. Tadros seeks “damages against [Doyne] in an amount to be proven at trial” plus “court costs and attorneys’ fees.”
"But the mental health professionals are not hired by the court. They’re hired jointly by the parties in the custody proceedings."
True, but the family law judges in San Diego County often refer people to Dr. Doyne. He is often the first on the list of evaluators they mention to divorcing parties.
There is more info on this case at http://courthouseforum.com/forums/thread...
By Marc 1:53 p.m., Jul 1, 2009 > Report it
Stephen Doyne has credentials from the same man who granted a Diplomate to a cat!
Stephen Doyne put Diplomate American College of Forensic Examiners on all correspondence to me.
At the Court I was told he was the best. Now I really see what he is the best at!
I've talked to others who had Dr. Doyne and they said that the Judges have said similar things like, "He's the best," or "he'll get the job done."
I've seen the court case, I've seen his CV. Stephen Doyne, PhD provides continuing legal education to the Judges, Attorneys, and other Psychologists, but he has "cat" credentials from a certification mill/sham organization that isn't even a real college or board?!?
Apparently the Judges put him on a pedestal... so they find his "cat" credentials permissible? What does this say about the Court?
It doesn't appear the Court even knew about his CV if the Judge had to order Dr. Doyne to share it. What is Doyne hiding!?! I mean, most people would be practically running to the copy machine if someone requested their credentials.
I understand that the Court must follow CA State Rules of the Court that have them making sure that Evaluators are supposed to submit their qualifications to the Court. Is the Court even doing it's job? It doesn't look like that to me if they had to order Dr. Doyne to share it with Dr. Tadros!
What about the kid's college funds... he has "cat" credentials and he's billing $350 an hour. Hmmm, now I see what he's good at!
Yes, there is more info here... http://courthouseforum.com/forums/thread...
By Ben 4:53 p.m., Jul 1, 2009 > Report it
Doyne's an idiot. His 'custody evaluation report' in my case was chock full of misstatements. Thanks to him my case continues to drag through the courts, lining the pockets of lawyers and therapists from here to Timbuktu. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see an investigation turn up reciprocal arrangements between him, the divorce lawyers and maybe even a judge or two here in San Diego.
By One_Of_The_Doyned 5:20 p.m., Jul 1, 2009 > Report it
San Diego County Famuly Courts are a trainwreck full of useless lazy judges and all the scumbag bottom feeding lawyers that use that court to screw their clients out of all their money.
By Ponzi 7:41 a.m., Jul 2, 2009 > Report it
Hooray for Ernie Grimm
All of this has been hush hush whispered in the court room hallways until Mr. Grimm printed this.
By mothersyeswecan 9:48 a.m., Jul 2, 2009 > Report it
Can anyone recommend a dad's rights attorney who does not use Dr. Katz...uh, "Dr." Doyne?
By One_Of_The_Doyned 10:25 a.m., Jul 2, 2009 > Report it
Tadros needs to amend his lawsuit and add in an intentional infliction of emotional distress count.
The family court should have Doyne hauled into court and should ORDER him to substantiate his credentials and if he refuses hold him in contempt of court and have him jailed on the spot until he complies.
If this happened in federal court Doyne would be hating his life for a very, very long time.
if I was th ejudge Doyne would be in the slammer right now.
By SurfPuppy619 12:58 p.m., Jul 2, 2009 > Report it
Some Family Court Judges already knew about Doyne's credentials
Yet they embrace him
Dr. Doyne bought his bogus "Diplomate" -Are litigants buying Dr. Doyne?
By mothersyeswecan 3:06 p.m., Jul 2, 2009 > Report it
San Diego County Family Courts are as corrupted as they can be. There is so much gain for everyone execept for the true victims, the children. If Doyne is such a god in the eyes of the San Diego Courts why do they not offer the service to poor people or middle class? His services are only offer if there is financial gain. The court should be accountable for allowing such a practice in our court system.
By smontoya 10:22 p.m., Jul 2, 2009 > Report it
Sometimes the parties agree, and sometimes the judge assigns.
But San Diego Judges have a long habit of using people They Know are phony. Such as Susan Griffin and "Hannah's House." See www.FamilyLawCourts.com/ongoing.html
By realnews 10:37 p.m., Jul 2, 2009 > Report it
Surfpuppy619- my goodness, you *are* a puppy. The DA knows what's going on...as did Casey Gwinn, when he as City attorney named Susan Griffin to head up the Visitation services.... She was outed in San Diego Magazine in 2002. Do you honestly think San Diego Judges care? And if so, what's your position on Santa Claus?
Judges still order litigants to Griffin's facility - including AFTER the State of California fined her for practicing therapy without a license. See www.SanDiegoJudges.com, or www.FamilyLawCourts.com
Family court is a con. The business of government is Business and judges make sure they churn enough cases for business.
So, Surfpuppy619 - new in town? :)
By realnews 10:45 p.m., Jul 2, 2009 > Report it
Dr. Doyne is a member of the National Council of Family and Juvenile Court Judges. He states this in his CV.
Over eight time he states in his CV that he is a Member, Co-presenter, Participant, Consultant, Panel Expert to this National Council of Family and Juvenile Court Judges.
This phony Diplomate Doyne with his "cat" credentials and adjunct Professor lies needs to go to jail...plain and simple.
The Judges and Dr. Doyne MUST be held accountable for this activity, it has been going on for years!
By Ben 10:51 p.m., Jul 2, 2009 > Report it
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Thank you Mr. Grimm for publishing this article. The people that I know who have experienced corruption by Dr. Doyne are well-educated, respected, loving Mothers and Fathers. These are NOT disgruntled parents who are looking to get revenge on Dr. Doyne. These are people who are intelligent enough to see through Dr. Doyne's manner and this has become an issue regarding MORAL values and ethical practices. My only hope is that eventually he will no longer be able to do what he does to other unsuspecting families.
By anotherdoyned 11:56 p.m., Jul 2, 2009 > Report it
Each and every time you plan to see a new doctor, you should just take a few moments and check their credentials at:
healthgrades.com
and look for them on:
quackwatch.com
...the latter being a non-profit site run by a physician. You can also get information on public record at the court, on any actions brought against the practioner in question.
By SDaniels 9:59 a.m., Jul 3, 2009 > Report it
Stephen Doyne has bogus credentials. Documents from USD, UCSD and Alliant University state that Stephne Doyne did not teach at these universities-Yet why are the judges still relying on his biased "custody evaluations"?
By parentsforfamilycourtjustice 7:48 p.m., Jul 5, 2009 > Report it
Doyne is but one sign of the broken family law court system.
People should not only speak out against him but should ask the government to validate the credentials of all the people that can make so much money by ignoring the children.
YourChildIsNext.com contains links to many other sites that demonstrate how great the problem is.
By MikeFromHC 9:23 p.m., Jul 5, 2009 > Report it
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Not only should Dr. Doyne be punished for his part in a corrupt family court system but so should the judges, commissioners, minor's attorneys and attorneys that are well aware of the corruption in the system, the cover up of child abuse and the lining of the pockets of all the above players. Our children are used as currency in a system that no longer has the confidence of the public. We need to stand up and demand reform of family court. We have judges that seal records, put a gag order on the litigants, refuse to allow support people in the courtroom so as to be certain there is no transparency in the court. These judges and the attendant cottage industry surrounding them are nothing but an organized crime system. The FBI should step in and slap them with RICO charges. And the mothers and fathers that have lost their children to the courts and the children that have lost their innocence and safety should hold these officials in contempt and guilty of breaking the laws of our constitution and morality.
By WarriorMom 5:18 p.m., Jul 6, 2009 > Report it
...I am looking forward to justice being served.
By shamry 9:58 p.m., Jul 6, 2009 > Report it
Stephen Doyne's victims are the children.
Watch Channel 10 News at 7pm and 10pm Tuesday, July 7, 2009.
OR
www.10news.com/iteam
after the airing
Stephen Doyne is only one player in the for profit divorce industry of phychologists and Minor's Counsel.
By parentsforfamilycourtjustice 4:17 p.m., Jul 7, 2009 > Report it
One Custody Evaluator was offered a boat and a college education for her daughter by one party
What has Stephen Doyne accepted?
Stephen Doyne invented his CV and credentials -Has he invented the " theories" behind his reports?
By parentsforfamilycourtjustice 7:25 p.m., Jul 7, 2009 > Report it
Doyne should be under investigation by the County District Attorney. I wonder how long it will take?
By fredjones2005 11:37 p.m., Jul 7, 2009 > Report it
THE STEPHEN DOYNE SHOW
10 NEWS
www.10news.com/video/19987712/index.html...
MUST SEE TV
By parentsforfamilycourtjustice 1:36 a.m., Jul 8, 2009 > Report it
In reply to message #23: I doubt that the DA's office will bother to investigage Stephen Doyne as that office seems to be quite complacent with the family court. Surely the DA's office is aware of the obvious corruption in family court that has been detailed in previous emails and stories covered by Channel 10 news. Family Court is in the business of covering up child abuse as it puts extra funds in the pockets of the court system, the judges, commissioners, minor's attorneys, phsychologists and visitation monitors. There has certainly been only minor consequences for "Hannah's House." The DA's office hasn't made a move for the citizens of San Diego caught up in family court yet. Should we really expect her to now?
By WarriorMom 10:14 a.m., Jul 8, 2009 > Report it
Stephen Doyne, is to family mediation as Bernard Madoff was to Wall Street Investments! Both have no Ethics and are Greedy!
Both destroy families! Doyne is Mediation TOXIC WASTE!
By TarandFeathers 5:42 p.m., Jul 8, 2009 > Report it
Stephen Doyne the scheme is up
Stephen Doyne's credentials are fake as well as his "custody reports".
My child was told, "Dr. Doyne will write whatever I want" by the other parent- so watch out
Greed over children
If we save 2 or 2000 children from Stephen Doyne this is all worth it
You are a hero, Ernie Grimm!
By parentsforfamilycourtjustice 8:11 p.m., Jul 8, 2009 > Report it
Who are these people making negative comments about Dr. Doyne?
They are the parents, one or both, who can't put their differences aside and drag their children into the middle of their personal differences related to a divorce, engage in domestic violence or have drug or alcohol prolbems. This is obviously their own projection and failure to accept responsibility for their own inability to cooperatively parent their children. If these people could do that they would not need people like Dr. Doyne or others and then clog the court system with their own psychological deficiencies.
P.S. Tell that one commenter above Family is not spelled f-a-m-u-l-y.
By zealousadvocate 9:18 p.m., Jul 9, 2009 > Report it
In contrast to the many negative posters here, I have had an excellent experience with Dr. Doyne.
He has been a consummate professional and invaluable in providing advice to me in my case.
Mark Benedyk, PhD
By Mark_Benedyk_PhD 9:29 p.m., Jul 9, 2009 > Report it
#28 - zealousadvocate, you are not understanding that the Court often orders parents into custody evaluation, and will do so without giving them any choices of professionals to see. Dr. Doyne is one the Judges will order parents to Custody Evaluation. To educated your ignorance, parents feel if they don't go, they won't have a future chance with their children. They place enormous trust in the Justice system, respect for the Judges that order them, and receive high praises and confidence from them and the Attorneys that Dr. Doyne "is the best."
You sound so arrogant it disgusts me beyond belief.
You said, "This is obviously their own projection and failure to accept responsibility for their own inability to cooperatively parent their children." You don't know these people. Are you now playing God like "Judge" Doyne does? You know, he has quasi-judicial immunity like the Judges.
We don't need people like Dr. Doyne ever! He has Cat credentials and your only stroking the kitty you fool. You're more than likely just another one of his back-patting associates, probably now scared your cover will be blown too.
Oh yah, you're real objective like he is. The man operates from a box, bases decisions on accusations and allegations rather than sound and thorough, true investigative work. Sounds like you need to step out of the box too.
By Ben 9:57 p.m., Jul 9, 2009 > Report it
Stephen Doyne is the person who increases the conflict between parents rather than help the parents and children through this challenging time.
Stephen Doyne fans the flames in order to increase his billing
hours at $300 per hour.
I was Doyned- I never abused drugs or alcohol. I have never had more than a traffic ticket. I do not have any psychiatric problems. I was abused by my ex-husband. That was my only crime.
Dr. Doyne has been sued for FRAUD for buying his credential for about $350
Dr. Doyne is sued for falsifying his teaching credentials
This is appalling behavior for someone trusted by the Family Court
By parentsforfamilycourtjustice 11:18 p.m., Jul 9, 2009 > Report it
The American Board of Nonexistence.. Stephen Doyne, just the tip of the ice-berg
By danielle92039 9:09 a.m., Jul 10, 2009 > Report it
Continued:
Same ole, same ole and really, who is looking at the best interest of our children? Moreover, did you all know that Family Court Judges, Commissioners, etc. are not required to have a family law background? Lovely to think a Probate judge or non-practicing non-family law attorney will be making decisions on our families. What about the fact that many of these folks have complete immunity? And find out how little annual training in domestic violence, child abuse these professionals have to have? What about the court counselors that let the parties know that the one who seems to be less agreeable will be reported to the judge—and attorney fees will be assessed accordingly? What if the less agreeable one is the one who is complaining the children are being subjected to abuse ? They are the “complainer” This is a rat’s nest of misery. Uncovering Doyne is only the tip of the ice-berg. Norther California is finally looking at the courts, the quack counselors the influence peddling. I am not the first to bring this up. San Diego is way behind in times in cleaning up our family court system, The golden handful of "experts is part of this"
By danielle92039 9:10 a.m., Jul 10, 2009 > Report it
Correction. I legally emancipated my (our) kids as soon as they turned 17.(not 18).It ripped my heart out, but it saved them from one last year of their biological father's escalating abuse and the court and Doyne's total blindness. We were just a number on the treadmill going through court.
The Juvenile court really care about kids. Thank God, they READ my family case court file and make the appropriate ruling IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILDREN. It gave them a year of not living in a court nightmare of adults paid to protect them.
By danielle92039 9:15 a.m., Jul 10, 2009 > Report it
Dear Danielle,
How did you do this? I was told we were stuck with Doyne and Family court until the children were 18 years old ( by attorneys of course)
By parentsforfamilycourtjustice 1:16 p.m., Jul 10, 2009 > Report it
Be very careful all of you
Doyne will retalliate with a negative "Custody Evaluation" if he believes that you are a Doyner
The court loves to punish the Whistle Blowers
Watch out for the Dess/ Sparta/ Doyne triange.
By parentsforfamilycourtjustice 4:42 p.m., Jul 10, 2009 > Report it
I don't think it is a coincidence that Mark Benedyk, sad to say, that your last name sounds like Benedict(as in Arnold). How much did you pay Doyne to do a good job for you? It is notable that you say YOU had a good experience and received good advice and you don't even mention your children. Did your Children have a good experience? I doubt it. Now that you know that "DR" Doyne is unethical why would you feel that any advice given to you is valid? If my car mechanic lies to me I get pretty upset - I would think if someone lies to you who is involved in giving critical advice about your children you should care a little more, you should be angry and you should wonder just how good that advice really was. Think about it, did you really accomplish the best path long term for your kids? And if you did, it was by chance, not by excellent training and schooling.
By parentsunite 6 p.m., Jul 10, 2009 > Report it
Zealousadvocate - So anyone who uses a psychologist to help determine custody has issues in parenting? Odd that you would even be commenting on any of this if you had not been involved in a custody case and used Dr Doyne, which then means you too have issues co-parenting. Negative comments are completely justified when someone completely mis-represents himself especially in such a critical position. But maybe in your world you wouldn't mind if your lawyer didn't really graduate from law school or your doctor/surgeon actually didn't really have a degree from a real medical school. So I guess if we had issues with our doctors having real degrees it is all our fault for getting ill?
I am glad you are not representing yourself as a logical person, just good at spelling "family"
By parentsunite 6:09 p.m., Jul 10, 2009 > Report it
I heard from a very reliabe source that Stephen "Kat" Doyne was kicked out of the courts in Imperial County.
Does anyone have the scoop?
Was it for perjury?
By parentsforfamilycourtjustice 5:19 p.m., Jul 11, 2009 > Report it
I have a 14 year old daughter in Juvenile Hall as I am writing this,due to Stephen Doyne's recommendations. We need to unite together put our anger into breaking this organized gang of corrupted Family Court professionals, who are hurting innocent children. For the 4th time I am seeking custody of my two daughters.I have a court date on 7/21/09. I need a HONEST Attorney that will help me and my daughters.
By adelita 6:52 p.m., Jul 11, 2009 > Report it
In contrast to the many negative posters here, I have had an excellent experience with Dr. Doyne.
He has been a consummate professional and invaluable in providing advice to me in my case.
Stephen "Kat" Doyne, PhD
By Stephen "Kat" Doyne 9:29 p.m
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Fixed!
By SurfPuppy619 8:51 a.m., Jul 12, 2009 > Report it
I think this was written in regards to Kat Doyne's method of
Custody Evaluation
"It is hard to imagine an approach more likely to incite litigation than to award sole custdoy to the party causing the problem because most parents are highly motiviated to know their children and would therefore be likely to fight an unfair, arugable illegal order"
This is written by TJ Sutherland, RN BSN PHN JD
High Conflict Divorce or Stalking by Way of the Family Court
By parentsforfamilycourtjustice 3:04 p.m., Jul 12, 2009 > Report it
I was asked how I filed for legal emancipation for my children. My reply was never posted.
As soon as they turned 17, I went to Juvenile Court, read the requirements necessary and filed. Good ole father beat feet to the Family Court after the emancipation was finalized to file a motion to make sure he was no longer obligated to pay his pithy amount of child support--until our child was 18.
This showed our children that it really was all about getting at me. Though he used the courts to harass all of us and ended up stalking me. He never sent our children a cent after they were emancipated and he could of if he really cared about them.
He drug several of his children, different families through this process using the family court as his vehicle to punitively harasses us, according to one of the judges. I might add, it was not a Judge from San Diego.
Doyne and the entire family court at that time was a sham and as far as I know, it has only gotten worse.
I think a big issue that has been stated by the bench is that parties "choose" the counselors. Wrong. They are told that if they want to prevail or at the very least get the judges attention to their case they need to select someone from the list of acceptable list of characters. Forced selection I would say. Doyne also needs his records audited, including his court therapy related billing.
By danielle92039 8:17 a.m., Jul 13, 2009 > Report it
There is a case of Doyne acting as the "Therapeutic Supervisor" as well as the Evaluator.
This is a conflict of interest.
Kat Doyne has also reached over his role in many cases.
He told me the judges always do what he says. Well, I hope now the judges will through out his bogus reports with his bogus credentials.
By parentsforfamilycourtjustice 5:25 p.m., Jul 14, 2009 > Report it
Back it 2/2003, after three years and a least three mediators agreeing that my daughter was best to stay with me, her father. This was after numerous walk outs from the mother at various mediator meetings and postponed court hearings. Dr. Doyne was on the court list appointed to review this case one more time! Dr. Doyne NEVER spoke to any outside third parties who knew my daughter and how her life was when she was with me and my wife.
The final report was full of lies by the mother WHO IS mentally ill (diagnosed) but very good at manipulating. Dr. Doyne NEVER questioned, investigated or interviewed anyone on my behalf before he completed his "PROFESSIONAL EVALUATION FOR CUSTODY." His report was the final "nail in my coffin".
Because of Doyne's report my daughter was thrown into an abusive enviroment three states away. (Had written proof from wife's boyfriend and completed call logs.) I felt the only thing I could do was to send a letter to Dr. Doyne letting him know "what a great job" he did in helping seal her fate. And stress the hope that going forward he would not hurt another innocent child.
I would like to not that I do now have full custody of my daughter. The only thing I had to do to get custody was to agree NOT to seek CHILD SUPPORT.
If charges are ever brought and my story needs to be heard in order to stop this from hurting another child, count me in!
By bernardandlinda 11:15 a.m., Jul 26, 2009 > Report it
In response to #29 above,
just what "advice" did Dr. Doyne provide to you?
Did he offer advice on how to best drive a wedge between you and your former spouse so an even larger divide will exist in your quest for custody?
Did the poor-excuse-for-a-psychologist offer "advice" on how to piss off your spouse so the high conflict could escalate even further?
What did you seek "advice" for in the first place? Attorneys offer advice. Psychologists (Good, decent, honest ones),
should be offering their psychological expertise to foster a better sense of security in the children of divorcing parents, and attempting to mitigate friction between the parents.
Stephen Doyne does JUST THE OPPOSITE of that. He works overtime to further alienate the parents from each other, to escalate the smallest incidents which occur during peoples divorces, to blow everything out of proportion, as he strives to delete one parent from the children's lives. This is Stephen Doyne's modus operandi. I have spoken with more than 40 parents who used him, (mostly not by choice, but by court order), and the pattern is extremely consistent.
This is certainly the tip of the iceberg. There is now talk of a Federal Investigation of not just Stephen Doyne, but the San Diego Family Court System as well. Thank God for both The San Diego Reader and Channel 10 News for helping to finally expose the Family Court System and people like Stephen Doyne for what they are.
This won't happen overnite, but justice will prevail.
By BetrayedBySanDiegoFamilyCourt 11:02 a.m., Jul 28, 2009 > Report it
“Deceit and Falsehood dread examination,
while truth- invites it”
Bravo To both The San Diego Reader- Ernie Grimm, Great Job!!!!!!
and Channel 10 News I-Team!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4NORpUIC...
By TrustTheSystemNoMore 6:14 p.m., Jul 29, 2009 > Report it
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Go see What's really going in own on San Diego Family and Juvenile Court
By Cele 5:15 a.m., Aug 6, 2009 > Report it
Mom and Dad put themselves in the position of allowing these "professionals" to supervise, advise, and pronounce judgement on their lives. No one else was involved in these decisions but the parents themselves. When parents choose to behave badly, treat each other horribly, and put their children's best interest last, they are subjected to the Family Law Court. The court system is comprised of a lot of very intelligent and talented people from the Judges, attorneys, and mental health professionals, etc. But the system is adversarial and complex and therefore, very expensive and difficult to navigate. The court must rely on these professionals as Judges do not have the time hear couples endless bickering. The Professionals have a lot of power and naturally, they are going to use it and abuse it. Ultimately, parents pay a heavy cost for their own behavior, as their case drags on and on, and every professional demands payment at each step. Cases settle when the parents are drained of all assets. Imagine that. If parents thought about their families best interest first, they wouldn't end up in these situations. Instead of blaming the professionals for profiting from this business, put the blame back on the parent and the burden to find some solutions while their children are still young. The legal system is profitable business. Attorneys have been known to prey upon parents fragile emotional states, fear, resentment, anger and greed to convince them to start aggressive litigation. The parents initial retainer is only the tip of the iceberg, as the case goes on, it becomes more aggressive, with both parents hurling mud. The stakes grow, as the custody issue hangs in balance. The parents find themselves with no easy solutions, more fees, and finally, they must find a "qualified" and expensive 730 evaluator. Blaming the evaluator, attorney, Judges and court system doesn't quite get to the root of the problem. Essentially, it comes down to the parents. If parents acted rationally, amicably, and in their kids best interest, shared costs and responsibilities and moved on with their lives, the professionals would be forced to find another way to make a buck. Although a Family Law attorney may tell you this is about winning more stuff, and convince you to part with all your money and run up credit card debt you will never be able to pay back. The simple truth is Divorce is the business of taking all your stuff. If parents expect to have their money taken and be treated poorly for years on end, they might find a way to avoid this nightmare. Who knows, they might even become great single parents at the same time.
By ProblemSolver 9:45 a.m., Aug 18, 2009 > Report it
San diego has a dark secret that lurks behind closed doors the family and juvenile court doors. go to http://www.sandiegochildtrafficking.com to see and hear WHAT!!!
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By patho 5:28 p.m., Nov 10, 2009 > Report it