a court-ordered evaluation to assist parents and the court in determining a parenting plan that addresses the children's best interests

an assessment of the children and parents that the courts may use when making child custody or child visitation orders when there is a dispute among the parents

an evaluation that considers the psychological factors affecting the best interests of the child by focusing on the parenting capacity along with the psychological and developmental needs of each involved child

an investigation of the families and children that are parties to a child custody dispute

a process in which a mental health expert, usually a psychologist, evaluates your family and makes a recommendation to the court for a custody / visitation or parenting plan that is in your child's best interests

a report written by a neutral professional about you, the other parent, and your children