Parent Evaluation
Secure the best possible outcome in your child custody case with our expert Parent Evaluation services. Dr. Herman Gill and our team of forensic experts deliver thorough court-ready evaluations that demonstrate your competence and protect your parental rights.
What is a Parent Evaluation?
A Parent Evaluation is a standardized assessment of a parent’s parenting competence. Courts rely on evaluations and the forensic merits of a case in making custody determinations. Our evaluations include:
- Structured Interviews with our client.
- Standardized Parent Evaluations to assess emotional stability and parent competence.
- Home Study to evaluate the safety, positive, and daily routines of your child’s environment.
- Collateral Interviews with teachers, caregivers, or therapists when needed
By combining standardized assessments with Dr. Gill’s 30 years of experience in child custody, parental alienation, and developmental psychology, we produce findings that withstand rigorous parental alienation cases and guide fair custody decisions.
Why You Need an Independent Parent Evaluation
Child custody battles can hinge on false allegations of physical and sexual abuse, parental alienation, and victimization of a parent. A professional Parent Evaluation provides the following safegaurds against the loss of your parental rights:
- Prevents Unwarranted Restrictions like supervised visitation, termination of parental rights, or incarceration for false accusations. These restrictions cause severe developmental damage because they disrupt the secure attachment your child needs with you.
- Counters False Allegations of abuse, neglect, or neglectful parenting styles
- Demonstrates Stability with objective, evidence-based data rather than opinion
- Accelerates Resolution by giving judges clear, concise information and recommendations, especially in parental alienation cases.
Early intervention—submitting your evaluation at the start of divorce or custody proceedings—often avoids extended trials, lengthy supervision orders, protracted litigation, and loss of contact with your child. With a Parent Evaluation, you position yourself as your child’s best advocate from the onset of your case.
Our Proven Evaluation Process
- Intake & Review of Court Documents
- Complete our secure online intake form (below) or call us at 650-200-9776
- We review your checklist, case history, court documents, and family background
- Evaluation Planning
- We select the appropriate testing battery and interview protocols for your case.
- We may coordinate observation visits and schedule sessions at your convenience. We provide guidance in interacting with the court as well as your ex-spouse.
- Data Collection
- Collaboration and interviews with our client (parent).
- Professional assessment of parent and child.
- Home or virtual observations to assess parenting practices and environment
- Forensic Report & Recommendations
- Intake screening and assessment report with recommendations.
- Parenting and custodial recommendations.
- Parenting Plans
- Expert documentation and testimony based on the specific needs of the case.
- Case Collaboration
- Dr. Gill collaborates with you and your attorney to explain strategy and assist your attorney in providing the forensic documents to win your case.
- Strategic advice on the most effective strategy to use in your case.
Confidential & No-Cost Case Review
Your privacy is a priority. Submit our no-cost, confidential inventory and receive a free 20-minute consultation with Dr. Gill. We’ll help you understand:
- How a Parent Evaluation can strengthen your position
- Which evaluations best suit your unique circumstances
- Next steps for initiating the evaluation process
All information you provide remains fully confidential. We never share your data with third parties without your explicit, written permission.