For example, some think the sum total of a custody case is something called «the psychological best interests of the child» [12] which aside
from not being the custody decision - making standard in any state of the United States, is itself an undefined concept; others have opined that they are «the child's voice» [13a] or the «eyes and ears» of the judge [13b]; and others behave as if rather than being just another witness in a case, they are tantamount to being the de facto judge (the court, by calling them in, presumably having admitted to
incompetence beyond
uttering administrative orders for their benefit at the parties» expense, and handling case minutiae.)