Parenting Services
Parental Capacity Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations for Virginia family court proceedings — formal assessment of a parent's ability to provide safe, stable, and nurturing care.
Shay Malone is a Resident in Counseling in Virginia and provides all counseling and clinical evaluation services under the supervision of a licensed clinical supervisor.
What Is a Parental Capacity Evaluation?
A parental capacity evaluation is a formal clinical assessment used in family court proceedings to evaluate a parent's ability to provide safe, stable, and nurturing care for their child. It is distinct from ADHD or autism assessments.
These evaluations are typically requested by attorneys, guardians ad litem, or the court itself. The resulting written report is submitted as part of the legal record and is designed to be thorough, objective, and defensible.
What's Included
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Clinical intake interview covering parenting history, strengths, challenges, and current circumstances
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Standardized psychological and parenting assessment instruments
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Collateral record review (CPS records, prior evaluations, medical/school records as available)
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Comprehensive written report with findings, clinical impressions, and recommendations
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Feedback session to review the report and answer questions
Investment
Fee depends on scope, complexity, and collateral records required.
Parental capacity evaluations are billed as a flat fee, quoted after an initial consultation. Payment plans are available. This service does not qualify for insurance reimbursement.
Inquire About a Capacity EvaluationWho This Service Is For
This service is for parents involved in family court proceedings where a formal parental capacity evaluation has been requested or ordered. It may be initiated by an attorney, guardian ad litem, child protective services, or the court itself.
It is also available for parents who want a proactive evaluation to support reunification, custody modification, or to document their parenting capacity for legal purposes.
Looking for ADHD or Autism Assessments?
Parental capacity evaluations are a separate service from our ADHD and autism assessments. If you're looking for a neurodivergent-affirming diagnostic evaluation, visit the Assessments page.
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