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Family Law Section History
Family Law Section Visionary Award
Deborah O. Day, Psy.D.
LMHClLicensed Psychologist
Certified Family Mediator
2011 Visionary Award Winner
 Dr. Day received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Florida Institute of
Technology and is a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and
Celtified Family Mediator. Dr. Day is in private practice with Psychological
Affiliates, Inc., of Winter Park, Florida. Her practice specialties include forensic
psychology including divorce/parenting plan evaluations, collaborative law practice,
Factitious Disorders (Munchausen By Proxy), child abuse, and criminal matters. She
has testified regarding numerous psychological issues and presents professional
workshops and seminars tlll'oughout the country. Dr. Day is the co-editor ofthe book,
Munchausen By Proxy Syndrome: Misunderslood Child Abuse. Her most recent
publications, Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome and Child Cuslody Evalualions are
Essenlial appear in the Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice. She completed a
three-year appointment to the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Florida
Supreme Court and seven-year appointment with the Mediation Ethics Advisory
Commission. She is active in the Florida Bar's Family Law Section, previously Vice-Chair
of the Domestic Violence Committee and Co-chair of the Litigation Support
Committee. Currently, she is Special Advisor to the Section Chair on Children's
Issues, Domestic Violence, and Legislation. Dr. Day is a member of the American
Psychological Association, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, the
Florida Psychological Association, and an affiliate member of The Florida Bar. Dr.
Day is the past President of the Florida Psychological Association, Central Florida
Chapter and current Ethics Chair. She is a founding board member of the Central
Florida Collaborative Law Group. She completed two terms as a founding board
member ofthe Florida Association of Family and Conciliation Court (FLAFCC). In
2010, Dr. Day received the Family Law Section "Making a Difference" award,
recognizing her commitment to volunteerism during her career. Dr. Day has
extensive television and news experience. She has provided commentaty for Court
TV, American Health Network, CNN, and all the major network news broadcasts.
Family Law Section Chair’s Visionary Award Winners:
2010 -
2009 -
- Cynthia Greene, Miami -
Presented by Chair Scott Rubin
2008 -
- Debby Beck, Tallahassee -
Presented by Chair Allyson Hughes
2007 -
- Amy Hickman, Boynton Beach -
Presented by Chair Thomas Sasser
2006 -
- Senator Walter G. “Skip” Campbell, Fort Lauderdale -
Presented by Chair Jorge Cestero
2005 -
- Honorable Raymond T. McNeal, Ocala -
Presented by Chair Evan Marks
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