When a person comes to the Court in relation to a parenting matter, the Court is asked to decide what is in the best interests of the children.

The Court may order a Family Report to help them make this decision if assessed as appropriate by the Family Consultant and the Judicial Officer (Judge or Magistrate).

An appointment has been made to undertake a family assessment on the 28th April 2008 and the 4th May 2008 at Statewide Forensic and Clinical Consulting, Suite 3, 183 Halifax Street, Adelaide (near Hurtle Square, and the corner of Harriett Street).

The report prepared by Ms Sarah Femar: (Psychologist and Regulation7 Family Consultant), as requested by the solicitors acting for the parties.

This factsheet will answer questions you have about the family report.