Don’t underestimate the impact of recent scientific research on future client demands. As more people become aware of this research, they’ll come to you, asking for psychological evaluations of their children—not only to uncover possible hidden abuse but to find a path toward healing. Clinical studies show that dissociative disorders in children can be treated with specialized therapies, helping them to restore connections with a parent they’ve rejected for reasons that, until now, were misunderstood.

Just as clients currently come to you for custody changes or enforcement motions, they’ll soon expect legal guidance on obtaining these evaluations for their children. Are you ready for that shift? This change is happening now. Thousands of psycho-legal professionals have already started training, reviewing scientific studies, and preparing for cases like these.

FamilyLawResources.com is here to help you stay ahead and meet these growing needs in high-conflict cases.

We offer free referral services to family law lawyers, connecting them with pre-vetted professionals who not only have expertise in their core areas of competency but also possess specialized continuing education in dissociative disorders. Only, the psycho-legal & psycho-educational professionals registered with The Family Law Resource Referral Service Center have this combination of expertise and continuing education.

Our network providers include a wide range of professionals, such as psychological evaluators specializing in dissociative disorder testing, expert fact witnesses in dissociative disorders, and highly vetted specialists in psychotherapy, anger management, family mediation, divorce coaching, parent coaching, and hypnotherapy. All providers are verified as having a continuing education in dissociation and dissociative disorders, alongside their specific areas of expertise.

Each and every referral includes the provider’s CV and fee schedule, and, again, every referral is free of charge to you, the family law lawyer, and free of charge to your client.

We aim to provide attorneys with the tools, knowledge, and insights needed to handle complex, high-conflict cases. Our goal is to improve outcomes for families, protect children’s well-being, and reshape the future of family law.

As a family law lawyer, you may wonder why you should rely on a referral service to find, vet, and recommend professionals for your clients. Trust is crucial, and outsourcing this process to a trusted service like the Family Law Resource Referral Service Center offers several key advantages.

First, finding and evaluating the right professionals for your cases takes time—time you could better spend focusing on your legal work. Locating, reviewing, and vetting the qualifications, credentials, and ongoing education of professionals is a skill set that requires specialized expertise. It’s not something that can be done by simply relying on reputation or word-of-mouth. Plus, investigating a professional’s CV, reviewing feedback and complaints, and ensuring they meet the required standards is a labor-intensive process. By outsourcing this task, you free up your time and gain access to experts who have already done the heavy lifting, ensuring your clients get the best possible referrals without disrupting your workflow.

Whether your approach is collaborative, litigious, or a mix of both, our referral services offers psycho-legal and psycho-educational professionals specifically equipped to support Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes. These professionals are experienced in assisting with mediation and settlement discussions, ready to step in and bring their specialized expertise to the table.

What sets our network affiliates apart is their advanced continuing education in dissociative disorders, which enables them to offer informed recommendations that encourage therapeutic interventions, especially for children involved in high-conflict cases. These interventions not only address the children’s needs but also help defuse contentious legal issues, making it easier to reach amicable resolutions. Only professionals in our network have this unique, dual-focus training to support family law attorneys at the level required for complex, high-conflict cases.

When you connect with FamilyLawResources.com, you also gain access to Goldberg & Associates, with one of the most significant benefits being our Mental Health Consulting Services. Here’s how this works and why it’s essential for family law cases, especially those involving high-conflict dynamics and children’s needs.

Mental health consulting services can be defined as providing assistance in recommending and selecting therapeutic interventions and mental health professionals to support your client’s needs. This involves identifying and vetting qualified providers who may be needed to diagnose mental health disorders, assist with adjustment disorders, or comply with court orders for psychological evaluations and/or treatment.

Mental health consultants work in the background on your behalf, providing discreet guidance in choosing the right professionals to serve your client’s therapeutic needs. They offer:

1. Expert Advice on Therapeutic Interventions These consultants recommend specific therapeutic approaches that can effectively support the child or either parent. Their guidance extends to selecting professionals qualified in dealing with mental health issues often present in high-conflict family law cases.

2. Selection and Disqualification of Experts The mental health consultant helps ensure the chosen professionals are competent and unbiased. In cases where opposing counsel may recommend under-qualified professionals, your consultant advisor would advise you on disqualifying such choices.

3. Expert Witness Recommendations Family law lawyers may need to secure expert witnesses, especially in complex cases where dissociative disorders or other specialized issues arise. These experts can explain complex topics to the court and play a crucial role in motions, such as those requesting psychological evaluations for a child.

Mental health consulting services are also invaluable in objecting to certain court-ordered therapeutic interventions. Some interventions for repairing parent-child relationships—like reunification therapy or psycho-educational programs (e.g., Family Bridges, Overcoming Barriers)—have shown at best mixed results and low statistical success rates, and many other interventions have received harsh criticism in peer reviewed articles (i.e., Mercer, 2019). Our consultants help you build solid arguments against interventions that are inappropriate or potentially harmful to your clients and to their children.

The costs of therapeutic services can be prohibitive and often aren’t covered by insurance. In many cases, the party seeking an intervention may have to bear the financial responsibility, and our consultants can help you navigate these financial discussions with your clients, ensuring they understand both the cost and value of various services. This includes the high expenses of court-appointed therapists and parenting coordinators, which can strain a client’s resources over time.

At FamilyLawResources.com, we provide these consulting services with a comprehensive approach to your client’s needs—helping you find qualified, reputable professionals at no cost to you or your client. With our guidance, you can provide an effective, strategic service that ensures you’re always ready to handle the therapeutic and emotional needs central to high-conflict family law cases.

Mental health consulting also includes recommendations that can support a legal strategy. For instance, preemptive referrals to professionals like anger management counselors or substance abuse consultants can demonstrate a client’s willingness to address concerns before they are raised in court. This proactive approach can effectively counter claims against your client, helping to build a stronger, more favorable case.

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