I want an expert, investigator, child interview, or other 3rd party
ASKING FOR A COBI, TI, OR CUSTODY EVALUATION
You can ask the court to appoint a mental health provider in a variety of capacities to assist your family. Examples include:
A court-ordered behavioral interventionist (COBI) is a professional who works with parents and children to help them develop and maintain healthy relationships. COBI programs are often used in custody cases to help reunite children who are estranged from their parents.
A therapeutic interventionist (TI) is a mental health professional who is appointed by the court to help families and children resolve problems. TIs can help with a variety of issues, including child estrangement, litigation, relocation of a parent, substance use in one or both parents, and child maltreatment. TIs may consult with the court, attorneys, and families to determine intervention goals. They may also provide psycho-education to families, gather data, and report child maltreatment to law enforcement.
A child custody evaluation is an investigation of your child’s health, safety, welfare, and best interests by a trained mental health professional (an evaluator). At the end of the investigation, the evaluator will provide a report to you and the judge with a recommendation for a parenting plan in your child’s best interests.
REQUEST AN ATTORNEY FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILDREN
MOTION FOR CHILD INTERVIEW
You can ask the court to interview one or all of the children. If you feel your child’s voice should be included in the process, you can use this form to ask the court to set an interview.
REQUEST THAT THE OTHER PARTY HAVE A PHYSICAL EXAM
- Divorce: A spouse may request an independent medical examination (IME) if the other spouse disagrees with their claims about injury, disability, or health. The IME can evaluate the injured spouse’s condition and determine if a valid health condition exists.
- Child custody: A judge may order an evaluation if they need more information to make a decision about a parenting plan. t.
- Spousal support: The court may consider a party’s physical and mental condition when deciding whether to award spousal support. This is because a party’s condition may relate to their ability to work or provide for themselves.
MOTION FOR SAFE HAVEN COUNSELING
- A safe haven counseling process provides a safe space for a child or survivor to discuss their concerns and problems with a counselor who cannot be compelled to testify about the sessions. A court may order safe haven counseling in Arizona to ensure the counselor has doctor-patient privilege and their records cannot be subpoenaed. Safe Haven counselors may speak to court appointed individuals such as Court Appointed Advisors, Custody Evaluators, etc.r health. The IME can evaluate the injured spouse’s condition and determine if a valid health condition exists.
- Child custody: A judge may order an evaluation if they need more information to make a decision about a parenting plan. t.
- Spousal support: The court may consider a party’s physical and mental condition when deciding whether to award spousal support. This is because a party’s condition may relate to their ability to work or provide for themselves.
STIPULATED ORDER FOR A CHILD'S COUSNELING SERVICES
Safe Haven is not always covered under insurance, but the parties can mutually agree to protect the child’s records. This order will facilitate documenting this agreement for the court.
HOW TO ASK THE COURT TO TEST A PARTY FOR DRUG OR ALCOHOL USE
If you believe that the other party is abusing drugs or alcohol, you can ask the court to order various types of testing. You will need to tell the court:
- Why you believe substance use is an issue;
- What type of testing you are requesting; and
- How the cost of testing will be allocated.
