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In full alignment with Law Society recommendations, we provide comprehensive CVs, clear upfront cost structures, transparent methodologies, and a clear route for raising any concerns.
Independent · Nationwide Coverage
Independent Section 32 Court Reports & Family Law Assessments Ireland
Over 10 years of expert clinical experience delivering objective, court-compliant child welfare and Voice of the Child assessments across all circuit and district court regions in Ireland.
- Years of experience
- 10+
- Years Experience
- Coverage area
- All Ireland
- Court Coverage
- Assessment window
- 6–8 wks
- Assessment Window
Our Practice
Section 32 & Independent Assessments
When family law proceedings require an objective, professional overview, choosing an assessor who understands both the clinical needs of the child and the procedural expectations of the Irish courts is paramount.
Our independent Section 32 assessment and reporting services operate nationwide, supporting families and legal practitioners across all circuit and district court regions in Ireland. We strictly adhere to the standards and best-practice frameworks outlined by the Law Society of Ireland's Family Law Courts Development Committee.
While we accept instructions across all of Ireland, our physical consultation bases strategically serve Donegal, the Inishowen peninsula, and the wider Northwest region.
A Balanced, Objective Approach
We maintain absolute independence throughout the process, ensuring that the legal representatives and the Court receive an unbiased, highly professional analysis — free from external influence or partiality.
The Voice of the Child
Melding over a decade of expert clinical experience with strict statutory rules, our assessments provide a safe, structurally sound platform for a child's views to be properly determined and conveyed to the Court.
How It Works
From Instruction to Report
Instruction & terms
Your solicitor instructs us. CV, methodology and fee schedule are issued at the outset.
Parent meetings
Separate meetings with each parent. Both are treated equally throughout.
Child sessions
Your child is heard in a calm, child-friendly setting — never in court.
Report to court
Typically 6–8 weeks. Released to the court once fees are settled.
Credentials
Qualifications & Training
Solicitors and courts need absolute confidence in an assessor's credentials. A full CV is provided with every instruction.
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Experience
10+ years of court reporting
Dedicated experience writing child welfare and Voice of the Child reports for Irish family courts.
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Legal training
La Touche Training
Formal courtroom skills and legal report-writing training.
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Clinical
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Advanced qualifications in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology.
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Specialist modalities
Child-centred therapeutic methods
Including Sandplay, somatic regulation and BWRT.
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Professional standing
Fully insured
Professional indemnity insurance held, with strict adherence to professional and ethical guidelines for expert witness testimony.
Statutory Framework
Experience & Statutory Requirements
Our assessments are carried out under Section 32(1)(a) of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, which allows the court to appoint a suitable expert to report on a child's welfare.
Child Welfare Assessments
A full, holistic assessment examining the child's overall environment, emotional well-being, parenting capacity, family dynamics, and wishes. The Act allows the court to appoint any suitable "expert."
Our Position
With a strong clinical background and over 10 years of expert court reporting, we are highly qualified for Section 32(1)(a) appointments. Courts throughout Ireland actively seek clinicians with this depth of experience due to a national shortage of qualified assessors.
The Child's Voice
Every assessment safely embeds the child's views within a robust clinical framework, so the court hears the child alongside a full picture of their welfare.
Required Professional Disclosures
- Professional Indemnity Insurance — court-ordered evaluations covered
- Comprehensive CV & transparent methodology with every instruction
Concerns
- Any concern about the process can be raised with us directly at any stage
Fees & Terms
Clear, Transparent Fee Structure
Total assessment fee
£4,000
£2,000per parent
6–8 wksassessment window
- Structured payment plans available — pay in installments over the assessment window
- Legal Aid instructions accepted with appropriate authorisations
Strict Report Release Policy
Under no circumstances will the final Section 32 or Voice of the Child report be released to instructing solicitors or submitted to the judge until all fees are paid in full by both parties — or fully settled via confirmed Legal Aid drawdowns.
Payment Terms Summary
- Each parent contributes £2,000
- Installment payments Available
- Legal Aid Accepted
- Report release condition Full payment only
Note on Independence
To safeguard the independent nature of court reporting, a strict payment-in-full policy applies before any documentation is released to legal teams or the court.
Professional Intake
Information for Instructing Solicitors
Nationwide Court Coverage
Instructions accepted from solicitors across all circuit and district court jurisdictions. No region is excluded.
Comprehensive CV Provided
Full CV, professional accreditations, and methodology disclosure provided with every instruction, meeting Law Society standards.
Legal Aid Processing
Legal Aid covered instructions are processed provided relevant authorisations are secured by the instructing solicitor at the outset.
Deadline-Aware Scheduling
Court deadline management built into our process. Contact us early to check availability and secure your assessment window.
Get in Touch
Request Availability & Terms
Secure an experienced, independent expert for your upcoming court deadlines. Nationwide coverage. Northwest consultation base.
Phone
07562 203314Parents
Read the FAQsSection 32 Court Reports · Voice of the Child · Family Law Assessments
Donegal · Inishowen · Northwest Ireland · All Ireland Coverage