Forensic Psychologist Dr. Justin D’Arienzo Presents to AAML & Jacksonville Bar

Forensic Psychology Expertise in Family Law

Family-law cases can involve complex questions that extend beyond legal analysis alone. Attorneys and courts may need psychological expertise when evaluating family dynamics, parenting capacity, child development, mental health, substance use, trauma, domestic violence, relocation, or other factors relevant to a parenting dispute.

D’Arienzo Psychology provides forensic psychology services in Jacksonville and throughout Florida, including forensic psychological evaluations, consultation, expert-witness services, social investigations, parenting-plan evaluations, relocation evaluations, and other court-related psychological services.

Divorce Related Online Courses

High-Conflict Co-Parenting Class with Certificate

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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Presentation

The New Premise of 50/50: Should You Really Split the Baby?

On September 15, 2016, Dr. D’Arienzo joined attorney Elisha Roy and psychologist Dr. Deborah Day as presenters for an American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers webinar titled:

“The New Premise of 50/50: Should You Really Split the Baby?”

The program addressed psychological and family-law considerations surrounding shared parenting arrangements and parenting-time presumptions.

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is a national professional organization of experienced family-law attorneys focused on professionalism and excellence in matrimonial and family law.

Jacksonville Bar Association Family Law Seminar

Relocation Evaluations

Later that same day, Dr. D’Arienzo presented “Relocation Evaluations” at the 2016 Jacksonville Bar Association Family Law Seminar.

The presentation addressed the role of psychological and family assessment when a parent seeks to relocate and the relocation may significantly affect an existing parenting plan, time-sharing arrangement, or the child’s relationship with either parent.

The Jacksonville Bar Association provides continuing legal education and professional programming for attorneys throughout Northeast Florida.

What Is a Relocation Evaluation?

A relocation case can raise complex questions involving the child’s developmental needs, family relationships, parenting responsibilities, geographic distance, school and community ties, communication between parents, and the practical impact of a proposed move.

Depending on the referral and the authority granted to the evaluator, a forensic professional may review records, interview relevant individuals, assess family relationships, examine psychological and behavioral information, and evaluate factors relevant to the court’s referral question.

Learn more about D’Arienzo Psychology’s social investigations, parenting-plan evaluations, and relocation evaluations.

Social Investigations and Parenting Plan Evaluations

In Florida family-law matters, psychological and social-investigation services may be requested when the court or attorneys need additional information regarding parenting arrangements and the best interests of a child.

D’Arienzo Psychology provides family-law forensic services involving parenting plans, social investigations, relocation issues, parental fitness, psychological functioning, and other questions requiring psychological expertise.

These cases are evaluated based on the specific referral question, available records, relevant professional standards, and the individual circumstances of the family.

Forensic Psychologist and Expert Witness Services

A forensic psychologist applies psychological science, assessment, and professional expertise to questions arising within the legal system.

Depending on the matter, forensic psychology services may include:

• Independent psychological evaluations
• Forensic psychological evaluations
• Expert-witness consultation and testimony
• Social investigations and parenting-plan evaluations
• Relocation evaluations
• Parental-fitness evaluations
• Substance-abuse evaluations
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress evaluations
• Review of psychological records and prior evaluations
• Consultation with attorneys regarding psychological evidence

About Dr. Justin D’Arienzo

Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP is a board-certified clinical psychologist and former active-duty U.S. Navy psychologist whose practice includes forensic, occupational, family-law, and court-related psychological services.

His professional presentations have included programs for attorneys, family-law professionals, psychologists, public-safety organizations, and other professional audiences. His 2016 presentations to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Jacksonville Bar Association are part of a broader history of providing psychological education to legal and professional communities.

Get information here about the our other forensic psychologists, Dr. Erica Janson, Dr. Amy Hartley, and Dr. Michael Nackashi.

Jacksonville Forensic Psychology Services

D’Arienzo Psychology provides forensic psychology services in Jacksonville, Florida and throughout the state for attorneys, courts, organizations, and individuals involved in legal matters.

Services include independent psychological evaluations, forensic consultation, expert-witness services, social investigations, parenting-plan evaluations, relocation evaluations, parental-fitness assessments, and related forensic psychological services.

Families involved in persistent parenting disputes may also learn more about our Jacksonville parenting coordination services.

If you are an attorney or party seeking forensic psychological services, contact D’Arienzo Psychology to discuss the referral question and determine the appropriate type of evaluation or consultation.

Phone: 904-379-8094

This page documents professional presentations delivered in 2016 and provides general information regarding forensic psychology services. The description of the presentations reflects their historical context and should not be interpreted as a statement of current Florida law or legal advice.