Daniel J. Rybicki, Psy.D., DABPS, RCE Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ca PSY14000 Wa 00003195 Diplomate in Forensic Psychology, Registered Custody Evaluator |
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Common Questions
How do I know if ForenPsych Services can help in my case ?You can contact us through US Mail, phone/fax, and e-mail with a brief description of your case or current legal concerns. We will advise you on whether or not this falls within our area of expertise, and will arrange to talk with you in person in addition to exchanging e-mail and other materials. Back to TopWhere can I find an attorney... ?While each case may demand special types of legal expertise, you can generally begin by speaking with any attorney you know that will provide you with other names. The local bar association or state bar association may offer specialty listings of attorneys. There are also useful websites, including http://www.findlaw.com which may be helpful. Back to TopCan ForenPsych provide expert services in my case in local court ?We can offer you a number of options in this regard, including consultation and assistance via e-mail and fax, as well as direct contact with you and your attorney. If the case demands that we make an evaluation with you, you may come to our local offices, or we will arrange to travel to you. Extra charges will be incurred, and this information is available through Dr. Rybicki for portal to portal fees. Back to TopHow Much Does It Cost ?Each case will demand differing amounts of professional time and possible travel and testimony. A full fee schedule is available upon request. Most forensic services such as document review, report preparation, and telephone consultation time will be billed at the rate of $250 per hour, with additional fees for travel & testimony. Simple cases may require only a few hours of work, but you should generally figure that most cases will demand about 10 hours of work or more, and a retainer may need to be established up front. Contact us with your questions and we can discuss fees and other issues. Back to TopOther Questions:What is Involved in a Child Custody Evaluation?While custody evaluators develop their own unique methods for making such assessments, many will follow the guidelines set forth by the American Psychological Association (www.apa.org) ( To view these, go to the site and use their search box, input "child custody guidelines" to locate document). Another common reference point is the set of guidelines available from the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). ( To view these, go to their website at www.afccnet.org (once at the site, go to the practice guidelines). Most custody evaluators are court appointed, have quasi-judicial immunity, conduct interviews and observations with each parent and with the children, perform some review of records, collect information from collateral sources, and utilize some psychological testing. Most generate lengthy reports to the court and offer recommendations for custody and visitation. While cases may differ in their specific requirements, the typical evaluation will take between 25-35 hours of professional time and cost between $4,000 and $5,000 or more. If you are considering having Dr. Rybicki conduct a child custody evaluation for your case, initial contact should come from your attorney. If court appointed, Dr. Rybicki will forward a copy of his customary stipulation agreement to all parties for them to endorse. This sets forth all of the basic requirements for conducting the custody evaluation. You may request a copy of this document in MS Word format or by fax if you email Dr. Rybicki at dryb6354@earthlink.net
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