Recommendations for custody and parenting time are only provided if a full custody evaluation is performed. The results and interpretation will be provided to legal counsel, Guardian ad Litum if requested by court order, and referring Court. I only provide this service related to parenting/co-parenting issues. Psychological Assessment can be performed individually or as part of a custody evaluation. Failure to do so will result in the evaluation being placed on hold. **Retainers must be maintained throughout the course of the evaluation. If Psychological testing is court ordered there will be an addtional fee of $650 for the testing. This initial estimate does not include court testimony or depositions. A higher retainer or additional retainers may be required for additional children over age 5, depositions, extensive document review and clients residing outside of Vanderburgh or Warrick County. The parties or courts may determine if a different proportion is to be paid by each party.Īn average estimate for 2 Parents and up to 2 children is approximately $7000. A $3500 (per parent) retainer will be requested and must be paid before the evaluation begins. The ability to predict the final fee is difficult because each evaluation is unique and may require varying amounts of time spent on travel, direct contacts, phone calls, depositions, review of legal documents, research, report writing and court testimony. *** Insurance will not pay for this service. Please call to inquire about availability ***I limit my evaluation caseload to 2 active evaluations to provide a personalized service. This includes mental health/medical, school, daycare, employment or other records or contacts that seem necessary to make a recommendation. Signing releases of information forms for any collateral contacts requested by the evaluator.Complete Parent and Child Questionaires.(If a parent resides outside a 2 hour total diving distance then they may request a home visit by a licensed therapist in their area and pay for this service separately). Home visits if either parent reports concerns about living environment.Attend 1-2 Family sessions in the office.Bring children to 2-3 Individual appointments.If you are remarried or cohabitating then your spouse or partner will need to attend a minimum of one session in the office. (Parent/Guardian/Significant Others) Attending 2-3 Individual appointments.Aspects of the evaluation include, but are not limited to: An evaluation report is submitted to the Superior Court and Attorney’s regarding what is in the “best-interest” of the children.
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