Expert assessments supporting family proceedings and decisions about children.
Family proceedings can raise complex questions about parenting, family relationships, mental health and children’s welfare. Independent assessments are considered against the specific questions in the proceedings.
Instructions we can discuss
When making an enquiry, explain the questions to be addressed, the relevant proceedings, any hearing or reporting deadline, the location and whether a remote or face-to-face assessment is being considered. If you are unsure which discipline is appropriate, describe the issues and ERP can help consider the expertise needed.
What happens next
ERP will review the enquiry and, where a suitable expert can be identified, provide relevant information, availability, an anticipated timescale and a quotation for your consideration. No expert, appointment or deadline is confirmed until agreed for the individual instruction.
Discuss an instruction with ERP or review how the process works.