# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 36 — Board of Examiners of Psychologists

### Chapter 09 — Child Custody Evaluations in Family Law Proceedings

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 10.36.09.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Child” means an individual younger than 18 years old.

  (2) “Child custody evaluation” means an assessment performed by a psychologist in order to render findings and recommendations regarding custody or visitation that are in the best interest of a child.

  (3) “Child Custody Proceeding” means a proceeding in which legal custody, physical custody, or visitation with respect to a child is an issue.