Expert Witness
At times, the Court needs to be informed about the impact of mental health issues on parenting or the effect that a particular parenting plan might have on children. At these times, a highly trained and experienced psychologist can share current research and knowledge on topics before the Court. If you feel that information from a psychologist would help you present your client’s case more effectively, please contact Dr. Altes directly at 858-824-1914. Note that Dr. Altes is prohibited by the ethics of her profession from accepting any appointment without her prior consent.
Expert Witness
Dr. Linda Altes
With 34 years as a licensed psychologist, Dr. Altes has over two decades serving as an Expert Witness in family law courts and federal immigration courts. She is known for her credibilty, integrity, and focus on child development and children’s needs. Her testimony is articulate, clear and concise. When you need psychological knowledge and information to bolster your case, you will find Dr. Altes to be down to earth, straightforward, reasonable and responsive. She does not evaluate her colleague’s child custody evaluations, but will inform the court about the impact of adverse childhood experiences, mental health issues, and family dynamics.
Call 858-824-1914 to speak with Dr. Altes.
Other Services
Child Custody Evaluations
Have you been Court-ordered to have a child custody evaluation? Child custody evaluations are thorough, multi-faceted evaluations to determine the best interest of the children. Child custody evaluations involve interviews, psychological testing, review of records, and contact with references by a trained psychologist.
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Have you ever wondered if you have a learning disability, an ADHD, or an emotional disorder that makes it difficult to focus on and complete your schoolwork? Psychoeducational evaluations can help determine the causes of your academic struggles and can recommend necessary accommodations to support your learning.
Immigration Evaluations
Does your attorney believe that a hardship evaluation would strengthen your application for a waiver or cancellation of removal? A trained psychologist can document the impact that the removal of a parent could have on your family. This information could help you obtain residency to remain in the United States with your family.