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Family law cases are emotionally demanding for everyone involved, and the child is always at the heart of them. We aim to ease the pressure a little, with experts who understand the sensitivity of this work and a support team who handle the detail.
Access experienced psychologists and psychiatrists backed by a Client Manager who is used to cases with several solicitors and parties. CVs within 24 hours, Legal Aid rates guaranteed. We work with local authorities in public law, and with solicitors and families in private law.
Our psychologists provide objective, evidence-based assessments covering the full range of family law needs. Every psychologist on our register is HCPC-registered, enhanced DBS-checked, and experienced in providing reports that meet the standards required by family courts.
Psychology assessments for family law include:
Our psychiatrists are GMC-registered, Section 12 approved medical professionals. They provide expert psychiatric opinion, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. Where a case requires medical-level assessment of mental health, our psychiatrists deliver thorough, court-ready reports.
Psychiatric assessments for family law include:
Many family law cases benefit from both psychological and psychiatric input.
A psychologist assesses behaviour, cognition, and family dynamics.
A psychiatrist provides medical diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Our team can advise on which expert type, or combination, best fits your case.
Our experts have experience across the full range of public and private family law proceedings.
We provide expert assessments in care proceedings, helping courts understand parenting capacity, risk, and the needs of children in care.
Assessments for disputes over child arrangements, including custody, contact, and relocation cases.
Detailed evaluations of a parent’s ability to meet their child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
Psychological and psychiatric impact assessments for cases involving domestic violence, coercive control, and abuse.
Expert assessment of substance misuse patterns, their impact on parenting, and treatment prognosis.
Psychiatric evaluations of mental health conditions affecting parenting capacity, including personality disorders and PTSD.
Call us on 01306 879 975 or complete our online instruction form. We will take a detailed brief of your requirements.
Within 24 hours, we'll send you 2–3 CVs and quotes from psychologists or psychiatrists matched to your case's specialism, location, and timeline.
Once you instruct, we manage all assessment bookings, liaison with all solicitors, and administration. Your report is 100% quality-checked for accuracy and compliance before delivery.
We typically provide 2–3 CVs and full quotes within 24 hours of receiving your brief. For urgent cases, we can often respond even faster. Each CV includes the expert's qualifications, relevant experience, and fee breakdown as required by the Legal Aid Agency.
Yes, all our psychologists and psychiatrists work at Legal Aid rates for publicly funded family law cases. We provide full fee breakdowns with every quote so there are no surprises. For privately funded cases, we provide transparent quotes upfront.
Absolutely. We understand the statutory timelines in family proceedings and regularly deliver reports within these frameworks. Standard turnaround is 4–6 weeks, and we offer a fast-track service for cases with tighter deadlines.
It depends on what the court needs to understand. A psychologist assesses behaviour, parenting capacity, attachment, and family dynamics. A psychiatrist provides medical diagnosis of mental health conditions and treatment recommendations. Many cases benefit from both.
Every report is 100% proofread and quality-checked by our Client Management team before it reaches you. We verify that all instructions have been addressed, that recommendations are clear and actionable, and that the report meets family court standards. We also vet all experts before they join our register. This includes reviewing sample reports, verifying HCPC/GMC registration, and checking enhanced DBS status.
Yes - this is one of our strengths. Our Client Managers are experienced in coordinating assessments across multiple parties, locations, and solicitors. We handle all booking, liaison, and administration so you can focus on your case.
Your dedicated Client Manager is your primary point of contact and is fully briefed on your case. They handle all queries, administration, and coordination. In rare circumstances where direct contact with the expert is appropriate, your Client Manager can arrange this.
Whether it’s a parenting capacity assessment, care proceedings, or a complex multi-party case, we’ll match you with the right expert. We handle everything from instruction to delivery.