Child Custody Evaluations

Has a Child Custody Evaluation been ordered in one of your cases or are you thinking of asking for one?

Child Custody Evaluation is a comprehensive and complex forensic psychological evaluation/investigation of a family for the purpose of providing the Court with a set of recommendations regarding custody/child sharing arrangements for children. The evaluation is conducted by a specially trained professional, usually a licensed psychologist.

As a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience, Dr. Beth Harrington has extensive experience in conducting Child Custody Evaluations and is a ??recognized Forensic Psychology Expert.

Dr. Harrington recognizes the tremendous responsibility that accompanies the role of Child Custody Evaluator and the importance of this role and its impact on children.  This is something Dr. Harrington takes very seriously. 

She is recognized for the following professional standards that emphasize:

  • Methods that emphasize adherence to the demands of the law, evidentiary standards, practice guidelines and ethical standards.
  • A balanced approach that emphasizes neutrality, empiricism, transparency and up-to-date knowledge of the profession and field of Child Custody evaluations.

These are attributes that distinguish good evaluators from outstanding evaluators you can trust.

As your Forensic Psychologist of Choice, Dr. Harrington delivers expertise rooted in:

  • Extensive and Expanding Knowledge and Commitment to Ongoing Professional Development 
In Minnesota, Psychologists must earn 40 hours of continuing education credits every two years. Often, Dr. Harrington earns in excess of this in a single year with the vast majority of her ongoing training devoted to Child Custody matters and forensic psychology practice in the area of family law.
  • Teaching Other Evaluators and Family Law Attorneys Dr. Harrington is a frequent presenter and trainer at professional conferences/seminars trainings for psychologists and family law attorneys.
  • A Dedicated Focus
 Dr. Harrington brings a dedicated focus to her practice along with commitment, professionalism and a well-developed understanding of family psychology, child psychology, and the psychology of divorce, family law and the principles of forensic psychology to her work and is committed to excellence.

Call Dr. Harrington at 651-405-3845 to discuss your unique situation or click here to complete the Contact Form.

As of August 1, 2014