Court-Involved Services

Structured, court-aligned services for high-conflict & complex family cases.
These services are not interchangeable. Each serves a different role
in the court-involved process.

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Evaluation Service

Custody Evaluations

(Parenting Plan Evaluations)

Custody Evaluations, often referred to as parenting plan evaluations, are structured, neutral assessments conducted to assist the court in making decisions regarding parenting arrangements.

The focus is on understanding the needs of the child, the functioning of each parent and the overall family system. The goal is to provide the court with clear, organized information to support decisions that promote the child's stability and well-being.

The Process May Include:

Interviews with parents and children
Observations of parent-child interactions
Review of records and collateral information
Home visits to each parent's home
Communication with other professionals involved in the case
Psychological Testing

Role of the Evaluator:

The evaluator serves as a neutral professional whose scope of the evaluation is defined by the court order and applicable professional standards.

This includes:

Maintaining objectivity
Avoiding dual roles (such as providing therapy in the same case)
Providing observations and when appropriate, recommendations to assist the court. Final decision regarding custody and visitation are always made by the court.

Implementation Service

Parenting Coordination

(PC)

Parenting coordination is a structured, court-involved service designed to assist parents in implementing and maintaining their parenting plan in high-conflict situations.

The focus is on reducing ongoing conflict, improving communication, and supporting consistent decision-making in day-to-day parenting matters.

The process may include:

Working with parents to clarify and implement existing court orders
Assisting with communication and conflict management
Supporting resolution of routine parenting disputes
Coordinating with other professionals involved in the case when appropriate

Role of the Parenting Coordinator

The parenting coordinator serves as a neutral professional who helps parents follow and apply their parenting plan.

This includes:

Facilitating communication between parents
Providing guidance to reduce conflict and improve consistency
Making recommendations and/or decisions within the scope of the court order, when authorized

The Parenting Coordinator does not modify custody or make decisions outside the authority granted by the court.

Therapeutic Service

Reunification Therapy

Reunification Therapy is a structured, court-involved process designed to support the repair and restoration of the relationship between a child and a parent when that relationship has been disrupted.

The focus is on reducing barriers to contact, supporting the child's sense of stability and safety and helping families move toward healthier patterns of interaction.

The process may include:

Individual sessions with parents and/or the child
Gradual, assisted parent-child structure
Support for communication and interaction patterns
Coordination with other professionals in the case

Pacing is guided by the needs of the child and the overall stability of the family system.

Role of the Reunification Therapist

The Reunification Therapist serves as a neutral, court-informed professional responsible for structuring and pacing the process.

This includes:

Maintaining focus on the child's needs
Supporting safe and appropriate contact
Monitoring readiness for progression
Providing updates to the court when required by order or circumstance

The Reunification Therapist does not make legal decisions regarding custody or visitation.

Resolution Service

Mediation

Mediation is a structured, neutral process designed to help parents reach agreements regarding parenting arrangements and related matters outside of court.

The focus is on facilitating productive communication, identifying workable solutions, and supporting agreements that reflect the needs of the child and the family.

The process may include:

Joint or separate sessions with parents
Identification of areas of agreement and disagreement
Guided discussion of parenting schedules and decision-making
Development of mutually agreed-upon terms, when possible

Role of the Mediator

The mediator serves as a neutral facilitator.

This includes:

Supporting respectful and productive communication
Assisting in exploring options and potential solutions
Maintaining neutrality and avoiding advocacy for either party

The mediator does not make decisions or provide recommendations to the court and all sessions are confidential.

Important Distinctions

Mediation differs from other court-involved services:

It is voluntary in nature, even when court-referred
The outcome is based on mutual agreement, not evaluation or determination
The mediator does not assess or determine custody arrangements

Which Service Do I Need?
Quick Comparison
Families are often unsure which service is appropriate. While each situation is unique, these services serve different roles & aren't interchangeable. The following overview to help clarify the differences:

Situation Service

Child refusing or resisting contact with a parent Reunification Therapy

On-going Co-Parenting Conflict Parenting Coordination

Court requires a structured evaluation to make Custody Evaluation

custody & parenting time decisions

Parents are able & willing to work toward Mediation

agreement outside of court

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Court-Involved Services Structured, court-aligned services for high-conflict & complex family cases. These services are not interchangeable. Each serves a different role in the court-involved process.

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​Parenting coordination is a structured, court-involved service designed to assist parents in implementing and maintaining their parenting plan in high-conflict situations.

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Role of the Parenting Coordinator

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Mediation is a structured, neutral process designed to help parents reach agreements regarding parenting arrangements and related matters outside of court.

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Role of the Mediator

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Which Service Do I Need? Quick Comparison Families are often unsure which service is appropriate. While each situation is unique, these services serve different roles & aren't interchangeable. The following overview to help clarify the differences:

CEU Evaluation & Certificate Verification

Court-Involved Services

Structured, court-aligned services for high-conflict & complex family cases.
These services are not interchangeable. Each serves a different role
in the court-involved process.

Parenting coordination is a structured, court-involved service designed to assist parents in implementing and maintaining their parenting plan in high-conflict situations.

Which Service Do I Need?
Quick Comparison
Families are often unsure which service is appropriate. While each situation is unique, these services serve different roles & aren't interchangeable. The following overview to help clarify the differences: