Florida Court‑Ordered Forensic Evaluations

Leslie Family Solutions is committed to conducting evidence-based forensic evaluations using structured, court-ready methods. To ensure clarity, neutrality, and professional integrity, I provide court-aligned forensic mental health evaluations designed to assist judges, attorneys, and legal professionals in making informed decisions.

Each evaluation is conducted with strict adherence to professional ethical standards, emphasizing objectivity, accuracy, and respect for the families involved. This work is informed by my formal training in forensic licensure as a mental health counselor.

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About Forensic Evaluations

Forensic evaluations provide the court with a structured, impartial assessment of the psychological, behavioral, and environmental factors critical to legal decision-making. Unlike therapeutic services, these evaluations are conducted specifically to assist the court and legal professionals in navigating complex family dynamics, identifying risk factors, and prioritizing child-focused considerations.

Professional Framework

Standards

  • Training Standards: Practicing methodology consistent with the National Board of Forensic Evaluators.

  • Forensic Reasoning: Grounded in evidence and supported by comprehensive data.

A forensic evaluator must adhere to established evidentiary standards to ensure that all opinions are reliable, neutral, and admissible. Florida law requires expert conclusions to be grounded in sound methodology and supported by sufficient data. These principles guide the structure and integrity of each evaluation. In alignment with these requirements, the following framework reflects practices consistent with Florida’s evidentiary standards under §90.702.

The Approach

  • Structured Sequence: A comprehensive process including court orders, record submissions, interviews, observations, and final report preparations.

  • Defined Results: Findings are synthesized into a neutral, court‑ready forensic report submitted as directed by the court.

Evaluation Types

Family Law Evaluations

  • Social Investigations

  • Parenting Plan Evaluations, Florida Statute 61.20

  • Timesharing and decision‑making evaluations

  • Co‑parenting and high‑conflict family dynamics evaluations

Civil & Injury‑Related Evaluations

  • Independent / Compulsory Mental Health Examinations, IME/CME for emotional and psychological injury

  • Psychological damages evaluations

  • Disability, functional impact, and accommodation evaluations

  • Fitness for duty and return‑to‑work evaluations non‑criminal

Forensic Clinical & Consultation Services

  • Trauma‑informed clinical evaluations related to litigation

  • Treatment needs and recommendations linked to legal matters

  • Case consultation and record review for mental health issues in family and civil cases

  • Use of objective and validity testing to assess symptom credibility and detect possible malingering

Specialized Forensic Services

  • Immigration-related psychosocial evaluations

  • Civil forensic evaluations for non-injury litigation

  • Specialized guardianship and capacity assessments

  • Capacity evaluations for healthcare decision making

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Leslie Family Solutions provides professional therapy, social investigation, and mediation services. Therapy services are provided within a confidential clinical setting in accordance with applicable licensure standards. Social investigations and mediation services are conducted as neutral, non-advocacy processes in compliance with Florida Supreme Court rules and professional ethical standards. Services do not constitute legal advice.