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What Happens When a Parent Disappears With a Child? Dr. Deborah Day Weighs In

  • drdayadmin
  • Aug 6
  • 1 min read

Updated: Aug 21

The Florida Bar Family Law Section
Spring 2025

Dr. Deborah O. Day, Psy.D; was recently featured in The Florida Bar Family Law Commentator for her insights on high-conflict custody cases, specifically when one parent disappears with a child, leaving the other in emotional and legal crisis. In the article, Dr. Day emphasizes that these situations are often premeditated by a parent feeling cornered, distressed, or determined to avoid legal consequences. She explains how important it is to understand the psychological underpinnings of these decisions Drawing from her decades of experience in forensic evaluation and family law matters, Dr. Day’s expert commentary sheds light on both prevention and response.



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