Our focus is on the best interest of the child(ren) with regard to living and visitation arrangements. Through the application of our multi-evaluative approach, we are able to provide realistic recommendations and solutions to complex custody issues.Our conclusions and report may include but are not limited to the following multi-evaluative processes:

Individual Assessment of all Involved Parties:
	cognitive, emotional, personality, etc.
Parenting Assessment:
	relative strengths & weaknesses
Comprehensive Background Review:
	utilization of all available records (i.e., legal information; medical/psychiatric information; school reports; etc.)
Detailed Diagnostic Interviews:
	balanced time and equal attention are given to each caretaker/parent and child(ren)
Structured Observation of Parent- Child Interactions:
	utilization of the Marschak Interaction Method (MIM)--a court-recognized technique.
Analysis of Collateral Data:
	schools, extracurricular activities, etc.
Child(ren)'s Perception of Parent:
	instruments may include Bricklin Perceptual Scales, Perception of Relations Test (PORT), and the Family Apperception Test
Comparative Home Study:
	comparative assessment of respective caretakers' homes as potentially suitable, safe, appropriate, and stimulating environments.