Assessments
Section 30 Parenting Assessments
Hayley is a Clinical Panel member of the Office of the Children's Lawyer and she has conducted parenting assessments since 2023. Her strong background in religious literacy, ethics, and family mediation allows her to bring unique skills to her assessments, as does her expertise in family violence.
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Parenting plan evaluations, formerly referred to as "custody and access assessments", are a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of parenting practices as they relate to the best interests of the children. They are ordered by a judge under Section 30 of the Children's Law Reform Act. During a s.30 assessment, Hayley will interview the parties, personal and professional collaterals, obtain background checks and medical reports, and will interview the children. This results in a comprehensive report that provides clinical assessment and recommendations for decision-making and parenting time that are aligned with the children's best interests.
Section 30 assessments take between 4 and 8 months to complete. To inquire about availability, please contact Hayley via email and indicate your preferred timeline for the needed assessment.
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Voice of the Child Reports
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If a full parenting assessment is not needed, Hayley provides VOC Reports that elucidate children's independent views and preferences on a specific issue. A VOC Report is a structured, safe, compassionate process that can help to inform decisions about the children's best interests. The child has control over what is included in the report and nothing is put in the report without the child’s permission.
A VOC Report does not contain any recommendations or evaluations, nor does it state the opinions or assessments of the Interviewer. It also does not opine on "the best interests" of the children.
VOC Reports take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete (depending on availability). Please contact Hayley to begin the VOC process.