Child assessments may be conducted as part of child-inclusive mediation, prior to initiating therapy, or in other situations to help parents make decisions while considering the voice of their child(ren). Such assessments are conducted by neutral evaluators who have skills and experience in child development, family dynamics, and family court process.
This service is useful for: Parents who are interested in addressing the needs of their child(ren) as expressed in an emotionally safe, child-friendly, neutral environment. It can be helpful in situations such as, but not limited to; determining whether or not a child warrants therapeutic support, addressing possible parenting time changes, helping to determine the impact of a possible out-of-state move for one parent, and in blending families.