How do parenting abilities relate to this particular child’s needs?
Caregiving history, availability, relationships, the child’s adjustment, family communication and protective or adverse factors. Documented facts are distinguished from each party’s account.
Useful records
Current court orders, living arrangements, relevant school or health reports and case documents. The applicable permissions and conditions are checked before assessing children.
How we structure the instruction
We first define the question and establish what information is available. We then propose the necessary steps, timing and fees. Where direct assessment is appropriate, we arrange interviews and select methods suited to the person and the question.
The report distinguishes background, sources, findings and conclusions. Court attendance and subsequent clarifications are expressly defined in the proposal.
Explore the stagesScope and limitations
We do not promise a custody outcome or assess an absent parent solely through the other parent’s description. Limitations of a partial assessment are made explicit.
Before instruction
How much does an expert psychological assessment cost?
The fee depends on the question, people to assess, volume of records, travel and court testimony. We provide a proposal setting out scope, stages and fees before the instruction.
How long does a report take?
Timing is agreed after reviewing scope and the availability of records and interviews. Tell us about hearings or procedural deadlines at first contact. Urgent work is accepted only after assessing feasibility.
Can the report be explained in court?
Yes. Preparation and attendance to explain the report are agreed in the instruction. In-person or remote attendance depends on the procedure and the court’s authorisation.