How Dr. Carter Can Help
Services for Family Law Professionals
Forensic psychology expertise delivered with precision, credibility, and a deep understanding of what family law practitioners need.
Are you looking for ways to be even more effective in telling your client's story?
Case Consulting & Strategy
Working alongside counsel, Dr. Carter provides strategic insight grounded in forensic psychology to help you build a compelling, evidence-based narrative. From initial case assessment through trial preparation, she helps attorneys understand the psychological dynamics at play — and how to present them persuasively to a judge.
- Case theory development and psychological framing
- Deposition preparation and witness strategy
- Cross-examination strategy for opposing experts
- Parenting plan analysis and recommendations
- High-conflict custody dynamics assessment
Do you need a proven expert to objectively analyze a work product or report?
Work Product Review
Dr. Carter brings decades of forensic experience to the critical evaluation of psychological evaluations, custody assessments, and expert reports. She identifies methodological flaws, departures from professional standards, and unsupported conclusions — giving you the ammunition you need to challenge opposing expert testimony.
- Custody evaluation review and critique
- Psychological testing analysis
- Identification of methodological errors
- Assessment of professional standard compliance
- Written critique reports for court use
Would an experienced and credible Expert Witness assist in your advocacy?
Expert Witness Testimony
Dr. Carter has testified in state and federal courts, providing clear, authoritative testimony that withstands rigorous cross-examination. Her opinions are grounded in peer-reviewed research and communicated in plain language that judges and juries understand. She is known for her composure under pressure and her ability to explain complex psychological concepts with clarity.
- State and federal court testimony
- Deposition testimony
- Rebuttal expert services
- Trial preparation and mock cross-examination
- Written expert reports and declarations
Continuing education and professional development for family law practitioners.
Training for Family Law Professionals
Dr. Carter offers specialized training programs designed to sharpen the skills of attorneys and allied professionals. Her programs cover the intersection of psychology and family law — from understanding forensic evaluations to navigating high-conflict custody dynamics.
- CE and CLE credits for attorneys and mental health professionals
- Judicial education on forensic psychology
- Understanding and challenging custody evaluations
- High-conflict family dynamics
- Parent-Child Contact Problems (PCCP): science and practice
Additional Services
Dr. Carter is the founder of National Cooperative Parenting Center (NCPC) and Carter Psychology Center, both of which offer services directly to parties in family law matters including Custody Evaluations, Social Investigations, Parenting Plan Development, and Parent-Child Contact problem interventions.
For more information, contact NCPC.
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Ready to Work Together?
Dr. Carter works directly with family law attorneys. Contact her to discuss your case and explore how she can help.