Forensic Precision. Clinical Insight. Court-Ready Results.

Drawing on 12+ years of experience in trauma, abuse, high-conflict divorce, substance abuse & domestic violence cases, I provide thorough, defensible reports designed to streamline the court process - without sacrificing clinical depth.

Grace Guffey LPC, LMHC - Forensic Evaluator

What I offer

Child Custody Evaluations

A thorough, trauma-informed assessment to assist the court in determining parenting time and decision-making responsibilities. Each evaluation includes:

• Individual interviews with each parent
• Age-appropriate child observation and interview
• Home environment review
• Collateral contacts with teachers, therapists, or other providers
• Comprehensive written report with findings and recommendations

Parenting Plan Evaluations

An in-depth, forensic evaluation for complex parenting cases involving mental health, substance abuse, trauma, or high-conflict dynamics. Includes all components of a CFI, plus:

• Psychological testing & screenings
• Expanded collateral contacts (8–15+ sources)
• DHS records review and analysis (CO Department of Human Services)
• Substance abuse history and risk assessment
• Attachment and trauma integration throughout
• Comprehensive 20–40+ page report with clinical formulation and recommendations

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Evaluation Components

Psychological Screenings:

  • Administration of objective personality assessments
    • Parenting capacity assessments
    • Substance abuse screening tools
    • Trauma screening instruments
    • Interpretation and integration of results

Interviews:

  • Individual interviews with each parent (2-3 hours total per parent each)

  • Observations of each parent with child(ren)

  • Interview with child(ren) age-appropriate

Environmental Review:

  • Home visits to each parent's residence (Telehealth available)

  • Documentation of living conditions, safety, and appropriateness for children

  • Photo/Video documentation as needed

Collateral Information:

  • Interviews with prior service providers (therapists, doctors, GALs, guardians, teachers)

  • County records review (DHS, Criminal, Substance)

FAQs

What areas of expertise do you provide in evaluations?

  • Attachment pattern assessment

  • Trauma history integration and impact analysis

  • Mental health diagnosis consideration

  • Substance abuse history and relapse risk assessment

  • Detailed analysis of parenting deficits and strengths

  • IPV pattern assessment

Why should we choose you?

  • Significantly more detailed clinical formulation

  • Integration of psychological testing data

  • Specific treatment recommendations if indicated

  • More extensive legal/clinical analysis

Are you available for expert testimony?

Yes. These are additional costs that are outlined in the fee schedule agreement.