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Critiquing Custody and Access Assessments

 

 

Assessment Critique: Hired gun or dispassionate opinion

 

 

Parents Have Until the Gavel Comes Down

 

 

Why I use a Sliding Fee Scale

Case Consultation 

 

For the self-represented parent or lawyer:

 

Think you have a strong case? Ever wonder what an assessor might think? Want a third party perspective on your position? Want to prepare better for settling your dispute? Think your client needs a reality check? Think your lawyer does? Have you really chosen the best strategy? 

 

In a consultation, you can discuss and gain a frank perspective from a court recognized expert with decades of experience. 

 

Your course of action can greatly determine the outcome and while feeling strongly about one course of action, another may be better suited. This is the opportunity to review different strategies and to determine your chance of success or what may better bring about your goals.  In the end, what you chose to do will remain up to you.

 

Typically the issues involve concern of parent-child relationships, custody (decision making) and access (the residential arrangement).

 

This service is closed meaning I will not provide a report for court purposes and nor can I be called or subpoenaed to court to testify with regard to this service. 

 

Fee: $400.00/hr billing for actual time used in 5 minute increments to the next highest interval.

Clients provide payment by cash or cheque at the end of the session. A receipt is always provided. 

 Third Party Payments (EAP and other Benefit Providers):

Pleased be advised that I do not accept payment by third party payers (benefit or EAP providers) whatsoever. People are directly responsible for payment of services as per the information above at the time of service. A receipt will be provided with which persons can seek reimbursement from their EAP or benefit provider. I take no responsibility for your reimbursement. Reimbursement remains a matter between you and your benefit or EAP provider. 

If you do seek reimbursement through your benefit or EAP provider and I am called to verify the charge, I will do so with your implied consent. My disclosure will be limited to advising of my credentials as well as verifying the billing information, service provided and persons served. Please note, this is a clinical-legal service and may not be covered.  No information regarding the nature or content of information discussed will be provided without signed consent, for which you will be charged as per the time required.

 

Other:

  1. Service is provided on a private and discreet basis.
  2. Service is provided in the safety and comfort of my home-office.
  3. Daytime appointments are available Monday through Friday (except Friday afternoon). Evening appointments are available Monday through Thursday. I typically set my appointment times for 9:30 am, 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm. I do not offer weekend appointments. Summer hours may be restricted - please ask.
  4. Persons may self-refer. Please call.
  5. Persons are expected to attend sober for appointments.
  6. There is no recoding or posting of content or comments in any form or media by clients or their proxy although Gary Direnfeld may record at his discretion for accountability purposes.
  7. Violence of any fashion will not be condoned.

 Confidentiality:

All matters remain confidential with the following exceptions:

  1. Any past or imminent harm or abuse to a child currently younger than 16 years of age will be reported to proper authorities.
  2. Any imminent threat of harm to self or to another adult will be reported either to proper authorities and/or to other persons who may be required to intervene as necessary.
  3. Up to an hour can be scheduled between appointments to avoid meeting anyone while entering or exiting.
  4. Information about yourself can be used to pursue payment in the event of non-payment, cancelled or bad cheques or misrepresentation of income.

 

 

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Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW

www.yoursocialworker.com

gary@yoursocialworker.com

(905) 628-4847

 

Gary Direnfeld is a child-behaviour expert, a social worker, and the author of Raising Kids Without Raising Cane. Gary not only helps people get along or feel better about themselves, but also enjoys an extensive career in public speaking. He provides insight on issues ranging from child behaviour management and development; to family life; to socially responsible business development. Courts in Ontario, Canada consider Gary an expert on matters pertaining to child development, custody and access, family/marital therapy and social work.

 

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20 Suter Crescent, Dundas, ON, Canada L9H 6R5  Tel: (905) 628-4847  Email: gary@yoursocialworker.com 

Counselling and assessment services serving Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Burlington, Brantford,

Oakville, Grimsby, Waterdown and other local areas.