Lisa has extensive experience as a Child Expert appointed by the Court or parties to prepare Family Reports, in order to provide an independent assessment of the issues pertinent to the children and make recommendations to assist the Judge to make decisions about the long- term arrangements that will best meet the child/ren’s future care, welfare and developmental needs. For many families, the recommendations provided by Lisa assist parents to reach agreements, therefore eliminating the need for the parties to attend Court other than to seek filed Orders by Consent.
Lisa will conduct a series of interviews in one day, that may include parents separately and/or jointly, and may also include significant other people, such as adult siblings, partner’s or grandparents.
In person evaluations occur at the Family Law Parenting Centre (in Highett/Cheltenham) or regional Victoria and for parties living interstate by arrangement.
Video-conferencing evaluations is also available for parents who live interstate and overseas.
With notice, Lisa will make herself available to give evidence in Court.
Lisa can provide the following:
- Family Reports – $10, 000 plus GST
- Addendum Family Reports – $5,000 plus GST
- Short Form Reports – $6,000 plus GST