Child Custody Psychological Evaluations

Professional psychological evaluations for family court proceedings. Focused on the best interests of the child, conducted by experienced California-licensed LCSWs familiar with family court requirements.

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Family Law Evaluation Use Cases

Psychological evaluations supporting various family court proceedings and custody determinations.

Custody Disputes

Psychological evaluation of parents in contested custody proceedings.

Parental Fitness

Assessment of a parent's psychological capacity to provide appropriate care.

Relocation Cases

Evaluation of psychological factors in move-away custody disputes.

Modification Proceedings

Assessment supporting custody modification requests based on changed circumstances.

Parenting Plan Development

Psychological insights to inform parenting time and decision-making arrangements.

Reunification Assessment

Evaluation of readiness for reunification after supervised visitation periods.

Evaluation Components

Comprehensive assessment designed for family court requirements and the unique needs of custody cases.

Parent Evaluation

Comprehensive psychological assessment of parenting capacity, mental health, and relevant history.

Child-Focused Analysis

Assessment of the child's needs, attachments, and best interests (direct child evaluation available).

Collateral Contacts

Integration of information from relevant third parties when appropriate.

Court Report

Detailed report addressing California Family Code factors and judicial requirements.

Family Court Standards

Our custody evaluations are designed to meet California Family Code requirements and address the factors courts consider when determining the best interests of the child.

  • California Family Code compliance
  • Best interests of the child standard
  • DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria
  • Neutral, objective assessment
  • Ethical guidelines adherence
  • Court-ready documentation

Starting at

$1,000

per evaluation

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Contact us for complex or multi-party cases.

How Evalpals Works

1

Submit Request

Tell us about your case in 5 minutes.

2

Get Matched

Matched with a licensed LCSW within 24 hours.

3

Receive Evaluation

Your court-ready evaluation in 7 days.

Child Custody Evaluation FAQs

Our evaluations are privately retained by attorneys and can be used strategically in litigation. They provide thorough psychological documentation that can support your client's position while maintaining professional objectivity.
To maintain objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest, we typically evaluate one parent per case. If you need evaluations of both parents, we can discuss appropriate arrangements.
Yes, we can conduct age-appropriate evaluations of children when clinically indicated and legally appropriate. Child evaluations require proper consent and are conducted with special attention to the child's comfort and well-being.
Our evaluations are conducted by licensed professionals following established standards. Our LCSWs can provide testimony defending their methodology and conclusions if needed.
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