Stephen E Doyne Phd

After nearly a year of "mediation" with Doyne, days and days of working with him with no progress whatsoever and over $10,000 in fees, I told Doyne that he wasn't making any progress and that I would no longer pay for his services. Doyne retaliated by filing a "report" against me with CPS claiming that I abused my son by holding him upside down in my living room during play. Even Doyne acknowledged that it was clearly play, yet Doyne, apparently displeased that I objected to paying for his outrageously expensive and entirely ineffective 'services' (indeed, his presence greatly escalated the anger and hostility my wife exhibited), contacted CPS. CPS investigated and found his report to be baseless, yet my ex-wife sought sole custody based upon Doyne's (false) report. Pros: Calming at first until you realize he's a crook Cons: Made huge mistakes, demanded a bribe, entirely ineffective more

After reading some of the reviews, I feel that I needed to share my experience. Dr. Doyne was nothing but professional and thorough. He helped bring my ex-wife and I to a desirable and fair arrangement with our son. Pros: Kind, understanding and professional Cons: Expensive more

I was a regular patient of Dr Doyne during my divorce and subsequent custody evaluation.(Over two years) It was a horrible experience to go through and I very much appreciate Dr Doyne's support and caring attitude. He offered me advice that helped me understand and get through the process of the evaluation. Pros: compassionate, insightful, professional more

Doyne has been exposed to be a criminal fraud and is entirely ineffective at helping parents resolve disputes. There are literally hundreds of news stories, blogs, and horror stories about how incompetent and crooked this man is. Regardless of what your attorney tells you he'll try to run up the tab to $20,000 or more for completely ineffective services. He encourages conflict between you and your ex--a very dangerous and destructive force. If he screws up and you bring it to his attention, he'll blame you and take your kids away. He has become so notorious among the family law community and on the web that no sane attorney in town will use him. If your attorney recommends or accepts Doyne, sue your attorney. Tell your attorney you want to stay away from evaluators--resolve your dispute with a professional (non-family law) mediator or through collaborative solutions such as uptoparents dot org. He almost always grants custody solely or primarily to mothers (he teaches classes giving out materials that state that men are always the abusers), breaks court rules about contact with clients and lawyers, and uses you and your children for his own profit. Google his name to find the dozens of horror stories about this man, including the Channel 10 story and comments: (insert the w-w-w and dot coms not allowed by citysearch) w-w-w10news dot com/news/19985926/detail.html, w-w-w.batteredmomslosecustody.wordpress.dot com/2009/05/25/stephen-doyne-bogus-child-custody-evaluator-sued-for-fraud-negligence/, w-w-w.sandiegoreader.dot com/news/2009/jul/01/city-light-2/, w-w-w.angiemedia.dot com/2009/12/13/ccfc-press-release-on-stephen-doyne-corruptionfraud-case/, w-w-w.angiemedia.dot com/2009/11/18/stephen-doyne-and-san-diego-family-law-courts-under-fire/ for but a few of the scathing reviews. Family court is full of crooks who will prey on your vulnerability or anger. Stay calm, give love, and get out as quickly as you can. Good luck and God bless. Pros: A charming fraud Cons: A criminal more

I digress. I see you also have a crystal ball--I can't blame you for believing you have a "sociopath" in your child's life (this will make you much easier to identify, by the way--thanks!), but who would have know that you were both a psychiatrist to diagnose her AND a fortune teller. Wow. I can't wait to meet you. Pros: What a whacko Cons: What a whacko more

I've known Dr. Doyne for over twenty five years. I've gotten to know him personally and professionally over these many years and have nothing but admiration and respect for him. He is extremely qualified and has extraordinary judgment. I know his peers in his field feel the same way. Pros: Honest, dedicated and fair Cons: VERY unfairly criticised by those who didn't like judgement more

Pros: up for hire Cons: Unethical con man more

I appeared in court on wednesday august 26th to have a hearing about a custody modification. I at that time had full custody of my 4 year old son and have for the past 2 years. I have recently lost custody of my son due to a report filed by Dr. Doyne. who was appointed by the court and my ex-husbands attorney and paid for by my ex-husbands family. In his report he admits that my ex-husband has had mental health issues since childhood as well as being a confirmed substance abuser and alcohol abuser which is confirmed by Dr. Elig his pshycologist. He admits in his report that my ex husband has been in out patient treatment programs and has had stays in sharp mesa vista and tri cities mental health facility for suicide attempts and substance use. This report goes on to indicate that all investigations into abuse by me and my family have come up UNFOUNDED however on wednesday the court ordered physical custody to my ex husband taking my son from me and allowing me weekend visitation. Seems that they paid Dr. Doyne to side in their favor. Cons: On the take more

last I saw doyne, he had a "head tick" whereby his whole head would twitch to one way or the other on a consistent basis, probably about every thirty seconds or so. Nobody here wishes sickness, illness, or any other medical conditions to katzdoyne; but I do believe he was taking alot of medications (head twitch) and he often was half asleep, with one eye half shut or fully shut, and about to doze off. He never did the assigned work he was hired for, but instead, would look at his desktop computer and be reviewing his personal business; how do I know you ask? Good Question! Pros: he pays his bills Cons: by thieving us of our livelihood more

doyne gives "free time" you say? Well, how interesting is that? Pros: NONE Cons: CRIMINAL, FRAUD, CON ARTIST, CHILD ABUSER more

I went through an eval with this person nine years ago and had a feeling something was'nt right. Although the out come of the court case was favorable to me, Doyne made it much more difficult than it had to be. I was ordered to pay Pros: None Cons: To many to list more

if you're looking for a custody evaluator steer clear of this charlatan...currently under investigation for falsifying credentials and reports. Go view the July 8th, 2009 investigative report on Doyne from San Diego's Channel 10 News on their website (links not allowed in this post). Pros: none whatsoever Cons: being sued for fraud and negligence more

beware-there's something very dangerous about this man and I will utilize every resource that I have to get to the bottom of this individual and his corrupt and pathological manner! more

Dr. Mal, are you Doyne? You sound like you might be him. Hmmm, I wonder. Pros: There is not much in the bag... Cons: He is stale and rottten more

Easily one of the best known (among experts) psychologists in San Diego, Dr. Doyne listens extremely well, easily comprehending all, then cuts right to the chase with truly the most helpful advice possible. I was encouraged by all the negative reviews here, they are surely from vindictive self-centered types that Dr. Doyne expertly helps expose the courts of. He is dedicated to and concerned solely with CHILDREN and their PROPER DEVELOPMENT including GENUINE CO-PARENTING. Thank you from one who saw right through your "reviews" (I have the experience of a permanently horrid sociopath in my child's life). Pros: Fabulous (famous) credentials which show in every way Cons: A bit pricy, but he often gives free time without charge. more

Superior Court of California Pros: Not a thing Cons: Beware of him. more

Dr. Doyne did everything possible to keep me from my young son...just to generate more fees...my last experience with Dr. Doyne was 14 years ago and he is easily the most disgusting person I have ever met. Pros: None Cons: Expensive...motivated by greed! more

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I am recently divorced and a victim of DV, Dr. Doyne and the justice system. My ex husband whom is 22 years older than me, ws verbally and emotionally abusive to me. Toward the end, he was physically violent. Even in front of my toddler. I threatened to leave and then he got the jump on me and filed first. I got a restraining order against him. Then before it got to court, he and his attorney talked me into dropping it. He then gets one against me saying "I am going to run away with the baby". Boom! Psych eval. His attornery chooses this wack job to do it. Remember, I am totally fine with it at first, I was sure that it would be obvious that my ex was abusive to me. Then, Dr. Doyne, writes and releases an unfinished. biased report!!! He neer made contact with my family and witnesses. Ignored my police report against him and littered the report with information from my ex's ex wife and him mother...HELLLO? Do ya think something is missing? DO NOT USE THE WEIRDO!!! I am still tring to get custody back of my little innocent baby. He reccomended that I go to therapy to deal with my anger toward my abuser... I still do not have custody of my baby. 2 YEARS LATER Pros: None, unless yuo want your life ruined!!! Cons: very expensive, and very biased more

Mr Doyne is a professional, and an expensive one, family abuser. He makes parents fight in a VERY skillful way. In this process children are the ones that suffer the most. In our case it took 3 other professionals, lots of time, lots of money (and more) to undo the mess that he did. His professional liaisons and referrals are at least unethical. In our case he was also caught over billing us and had to partly reimburse us. AVOID. Pros: none Cons: abusive, unethical, expensive more