Child Custody Evaluator Intake Form

When families navigate custody evaluations, clear communication and thorough documentation are essential. This Child Custody Evaluator Intake Form helps mental health professionals, family law specialists, and custody evaluation practitioners gather comprehensive information from clients at the start of the evaluation process.

What this form collects

This intake form is designed to capture the full scope of information needed for a thorough custody evaluation, including:

• Case background and referral details – who referred the case, current legal status, and relevant timelines
• Family structure – information about parents, children, and other household members
• Proposed parenting plans – each parent's perspective on custody arrangements and visitation schedules
• Custody concerns – specific issues, safety concerns, or disputes that need evaluation
• Child adjustment indicators – school performance, relationships, emotional wellbeing, and special needs
• Co-parenting communication patterns – current dynamics between parents and conflict areas
• Existing court orders – custody agreements, restraining orders, or other legal directives
• Scheduling and consent – availability for interviews, evaluations, and home visits
• Fee agreement – transparent pricing for evaluation services with secure payment processing

Perfect for custody evaluation professionals

Whether you're a forensic psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, or court-appointed evaluator, this form helps you:

• Reduce administrative time by collecting detailed information before the first appointment
• Ensure completeness with conditional logic that asks follow-up questions based on responses
• Stay organized with structured data that's easy to review and reference throughout the evaluation
• Maintain professionalism with a branded, secure form that reflects the serious nature of your work
• Streamline payments by collecting evaluation fees upfront or deposits to secure appointments

Built for sensitive family law work

Custody evaluations require discretion, empathy, and thoroughness. Paperform gives you a secure, SOC 2 Type II compliant platform to collect sensitive family information while maintaining the professional presentation your clients expect. Customize the form with your practice branding, add your logo, and adjust questions to match your specific evaluation methodology.

Automate your evaluation workflow with Stepper

Once a client submits their intake form, use Stepper to automatically:

• Send a confirmation email with next steps and what to expect
• Create a new client record in your practice management system
• Schedule follow-up reminders for document collection or interview preparation
• Route urgent safety concerns to the appropriate team member
• Generate an initial case summary document from the intake responses

This Child Custody Evaluator Intake Form is designed for professionals who need to balance thoroughness with sensitivity, helping families through one of the most challenging times in their lives while maintaining the rigorous standards required for court-involved custody work.