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Is a parent who is fighting a child custody battle entitled to file a private psychologist's report if he/she objects to the one submitted by the expert the family court itself appointed?

No! Private reports cannot be submitted to the family court unless it has prior permission is sought and granted. This is explicitly stated in Israeli law and regulations. The parent can ask the court for permission to summon the expert to the proof stage hearing, and cross examine him/her on his report, in an attempt to undermine it and lessen its weight. The court is not bound to accept the expert's recommendations, although this is usually the case.