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Dr. DeLain is a member of the American
College of Forensic Examiners International [ACFEI], since January 1999, with Fellow Status and Psychological Specialties
Diplomate Certification in Child Custody Evaluation. Also, membership in The Association of Family and Conciliation
Courts, since May 2008.
Child Custody Evaluations provided since 1993, covering numerous counties including:
- Brown
- Door
- Kewaunee
- Outagamie
- Marathon
- Shawano
- Oconto
- Marinette
- Portage
Stipulation
& Court Order for Psychological Evaluations of the parents and children by Dr. DeLain, is required. This is typically
facilitated by the Guardian ad Litem [G.A.L.] Attorney, who represents the children. Dr. DeLain always represents
the best interests of the child(ren) involved in each case, regardless of referral source. American Psychological
Association [APA] Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings are utilized as the protocol for
assessment.
The evaluating psychologist collaborates with the Guardian ad Litem [and Family Court Custody Evaluator
in Outagamie County].
Assessment Interviews take place at the evaluator's office address [In-home studies
are not provided]. It may take 4 to 6 weeks to get into the evaluator's schedule. The time span of a typical evaluation
is approximately 3 months, although this varies according to individual cases.
Fees for Assessment:
$195.00 per hour of interview/ test interpretation/ collateral contact/ records review/ report writing time. Insurance is
NOT billed for legal evaluations. Retainer is required at the time of first appointment, and represents an estimate of the
majority of anticipated costs for the evaluation.
The retainer is set at $1500.00 per adult evaluated, plus an
additional $650.00 per child age 5 and older [$325.00 per child from each parent].
Final payment is required before completion
& release of the Family Report to Court.
Deposition & Court Testimony Fees:
$295.00 per hour; retainer required two weeks prior to date of testimony. Advance notice of at least one month by the G.A.L.
attorney is often required to schedule testimony. The evaluator's scheduled appointments may not be canceled for testimony.
Tuesday and Thursday mornings are typically set aside for testimony. The evaluator's office is in Green Bay. Telephonic testimony
is an option for testimony required when extended travel time is not an option.
Parents contact Psychologie
Clinique to set up the following separate appointments: - Registration & Completion of Personality
Tests & Information [In Dr. DeLain's waiting room; approximately 8 hours to complete, & may be accomplished across
separate days/ appointments]
- First 2- hour Clinical Interview Appointment [Each parent is seen once
for interview, prior to either parent returning for their second interview & evaluation appointment]
- Second
2-hour Follow-Up Interview & Assessment Appointment [This may be approximately 3 hours in length].
Children
age 5 and older are seen individually, with the parent[s] required to remain present and available in the waiting room during
the evaluation. Children from infancy through age 4 are seen along with their parent for a one-hour appointment with
Dr. DeLain. Protocol for evaluation may vary, depending upon needs of the case.
Parents may bring a list
of professional and personal reference contacts, including addresses and phone numbers. Professional contacts may include
therapists/ counselors, day care providers, teachers, physicians, etc. Parents are allowed to provide pertinent data to supplement
their interviews, UNLESS otherwise indicated by Court Order.
Dr. DeLain will assist in scheduling, once there
is a Court Order, acceptance of the referral, and payment of the requested retainer.
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