Child Custody Evaluation Services
At True Blue Behavioral Health, our expert child custody evaluation services in the Washington, DC area are designed to assist families, attorneys, and courts in making informed decisions that prioritize the best interests of children. Whether you're in Bethesda or Prince Frederick, our experienced professionals will guide you through every step of the custody evaluation process. Our licensed clinical social workers and psychologists specialize in conducting comprehensive, unbiased child custody evaluations, providing insight into family dynamics and parental fitness.
Why Choose True Blue Behavioral Health for Child Custody Evaluation Services?
Experienced Child Custody Evaluators Our team consists of qualified child custody evaluators with extensive experience in family law, child development, and complex custody cases. We provide thorough child custody evaluations that are trusted by courts and attorneys.
Comprehensive Custody Evaluations We conduct in-depth child custody evaluations, including psychological testing for parents, home visits, and collateral interviews, ensuring a full understanding of the family situation.
Psychological Testing for Child Custody Our child custody evaluations often include psychological testing, such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), Parenting Stress Index (PSI), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). These tests assess parental fitness and emotional stability, crucial for making child custody recommendations.
Impartial and Objective Assessments As neutral third-party evaluators, our focus is on delivering objective, evidence-based recommendations that serve the child’s best interests.
What to Expect from Our Child Custody Evaluation Process
Initial Child Custody Consultation During the initial consultation, we discuss the child custody evaluation process and gather background information to understand the family dynamics.
Parent and Child Interviews We interview both parents and children to assess the relationships, parenting skills, and overall family environment.
Psychological Testing for Parents Psychological testing helps evaluate parental mental health and stability. This is a crucial step in our child custody evaluation services.
Comprehensive Child Custody Report Upon completion of the evaluation, we provide a detailed report to the court or attorneys with recommendations regarding the custody arrangement that serves the child’s best interests.
Costs of Child Custody Evaluation Services
We offer transparent and flexible pricing for our child custody evaluation services. Costs vary based on the complexity of the case. Our services include:
- Initial Consultation Fee: $250/hour
- Comprehensive Custody Evaluation: $5,000 - $15,000, depending on case complexity and location (see below for out-of-state and international fees)
For out-of-state and international cases, additional travel costs apply.
Schedule Your Child Custody Evaluation Today
If you're involved in a child custody dispute and need an expert custody evaluation, contact True Blue Behavioral Health today. Our professional evaluators are ready to provide impartial, evidence-based recommendations to support the best outcomes for your family.