Family Law Expert Reports

Kim Nixon Consulting is now offering Chapter 15 Reports within the Family Law System.

Kim Nixon Consulting Experts are highly qualified and experienced and include a number of ex-Family Consultants. Our Experts are skilled in undertaking assessments in complex parenting proceedings including matters relating to: high parental conflict, relocation, attachment, parenting capacity, domestic and family violence, parental mental-health, parental substance abuse, and other child safety and wellbeing concerns (including allegations of sexual risk).

Several of Kim Nixon Consulting staff are trained in completing Family Reports, Limited Issues Reports, and Child Inclusive Appointments. Our assessors have provided expert evidence in various Courts including the Family Courts, District Court, Children’s Court and the Supreme Court.

A Family Report would include interviewing each party, the child/ren, reviewing the Family Court file and Subpoenas and preparation of the Family Report. A Limited Issues Report would include interviewing all parties and reading material specific to the identified issue, and preparation of the Limited Issues Report. The staff member would then be available for cross examination on these reports as required.

Our child inclusive conferences include interview of each child or observation of the child/ren with each parent and a brief report pertaining to the child’s views/observations. Our staff can also attend mediation to provide feedback on child inclusive conferences. This feedback will focus on the child’s needs in the context of their developmental and safety needs.

We can tailor our services to suit your individual needs. Our goal is to complete each assessment within 8 weeks of it being allocated.