What happens at the first clinical interview?
In the first part of the clinical interview, you and I will go over the Service Agreement, review any questions you may have, and sign it together. I can answer questions about the Service Agreement from you or you attorney, but I do not modify any of its provisions. Please do not schedule the first appointment if you cannot agree to the Service Agreement. If you do not understand, agree to, and sign the Service Agreement, then I will stop the interview. As above, I contact the attorneys and await word from them about whether or not to reinitiate the process. In the second part of the clinical interview, I will begin the psychosocial interview. Next, you will start the psychological testing. Usually, we need to schedule a second appointment. At that time, I will review with you a form that asks you to list the allegations and concerns you may have about the other party’s parenting or caretaking. I will help you describe a significant allegation as an example of how to fill out these fo