Involved in a custody case in Georgia? AACS Atlanta provides court-approved child custody assessments for family courts throughout Georgia.
A child custody assessment is a comprehensive psychological evaluation commonly used in Georgia family court cases when concerns may affect parenting ability, child safety, or visitation arrangements. These assessments focus on specific areas such as mental health functioning, substance use, anger management, emotional stability, parenting capacity, and overall family dynamics as they relate to the best interests of the child.
The purpose of the assessment is to provide the court, attorneys, and involved parties with objective clinical information and factors that may affect the child’s well-being.
It is most commonly required in:
The ultimate priority in every assessment is the best interest and well-being of the child.
A thorough child custody assessment in Georgia examines parent-related, child-related, and family-related factors:
AACS Atlanta offers secure virtual child custody assessments via telehealth to families across Georgia. Virtual assessments are:
Whether you are in Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, Augusta, or anywhere in Georgia, you can complete your assessment without sacrificing quality or court acceptance.
A child custody assessment in Georgia typically involves multiple components completed over one or more sessions:
Discussion of family background, custody concerns, legal history, and relevant circumstances.
Assessment of emotional stability, parenting style, psychological functioning, and risk factors.
Legal documents, medical records, prior evaluations, and any relevant history.
Interviews with parents, children, and family members were conducted separately to gather a full picture.
A clear, professional report submitted to the court, attorney, guardian ad litem, or referring agency.
Reports are delivered in a formal, court-ready format, explicitly designed to meet and exceed the reporting standards required by Georgia family court judges, attorneys, and guardian ad litem professionals.
AACS Atlanta custody evaluations are accepted by:
In some custody cases, Georgia courts or DFCS may also require:
AACS Atlanta provides all of these services in-house so that families can meet all court requirements with one trusted provider.
A child custody assessment is a comprehensive psychological evaluation used in Georgia family court cases when concerns may affect parenting ability, child safety, or visitation arrangements.
Licensed behavioral health professionals who meet Georgia court and state requirements.
Most evaluations take one or more sessions, depending on the complexity of the case. AACS Atlanta works efficiently to meet court deadlines.
Yes. Georgia family courts accept virtual evaluations conducted by licensed professionals.
Typically, yes, unless the court directs otherwise.
Yes, depending on the child’s age and the court’s requirements.
The process is conducted confidentially, and findings are shared with the court as required by the forensic nature of the evaluation.
Yes. If substance use is a concern, the court may also require a separate alcohol and drug evaluation. AACS Atlanta provides this service in-house.
The court may enforce compliance or make custody decisions based on available information.
Costs vary based on the complexity of the case. AACS Atlanta offers competitive pricing with flexible payment and financing options.
Call 800-683-7745 or book online. Same-day and next-day appointments are available.
Do not delay — custody cases move on court timelines. Same-day and next-day appointments available. In-person in Marietta. Virtual across all of Georgia. Call 800-683-7745 or book online. Bilingual staff available in English and Spanish.