Full Family Court Reports
A comprehensive report detailing the issues in conflict, proposals by the parties, children's perspectives and professional analysis prepared at the request of the Court to assist in final decision making.
Why are they ordered?
​The final report provides insight and details which would not otherwise be available to the Court to prepare for the Hearing and assists in the Court creating Final Orders. The report will include recommendations for the Court to consider.
When are they ordered?
The Family Law system aims for families to resolve conflicts for the care arrangements for children without the assistance of the Court. This is why you will be encouraged to engage in mediation and dispute resolution throughout the process.
When it is clear that the two parties are not able to reach an agreement and the matter is going to proceed to a Hearing, the Court orders a report.
What is the assessment process?
The parties agree on the terms of service the provide the assessor with filed material for review.
The assessor meets with each party online or face to face for 2-3 hours before meeting with the children and observing the children and parents. Other important people or professionals may be included in the assessment if appropriate. The aim is to get a wholistic view of you and your children.
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​The assessor will then take 4-6 weeks to prepare the report. During that time, they may contact you via email or phone to clarify or seek more details.
What happens with the assessment
Once the assessment is complete it is provided to the Court. The Court distributes it to the parties in the matter. The report is treated as highly confidential and only those whom the Court has agreed can view the report, may view it.