Mental Health and the Legal System
Mental health issues frequently intersect with the legal system, particularly in criminal law and family law cases. Our legal team works closely with licensed therapists, counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals to help clients pursue positive, long-term outcomes both inside and outside the courtroom.
In matters involving criminal defense, child custody, physical placement, domestic violence, and restraining orders, mental health treatment and evaluations can provide critical insight into a client’s circumstances. By taking a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, we help clients explore legal options that address underlying challenges—not just legal consequences.
This team-based model allows us to advocate for solutions that promote stability, accountability, and healthier futures, rather than limiting clients to a single legal outcome.
Whether you are an individual seeking legal representation in a family law or criminal case, or a mental health professional looking for a trusted attorney referral for a client, we are here to help.
Below are examples of how mental health considerations impact legal cases and how courts, attorneys, and professionals work together within the legal system:
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Factors courts consider when awarding physical placement and legal custody
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What therapists can and cannot recommend in custody and placement matters
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Safe harbor laws and how they apply in family and criminal cases
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How mental health evaluations, opinions, and conclusions may be admitted into evidence
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Common mistakes and legal pitfalls for professionals involved in family law or criminal law matters
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Best practices and tips for testifying as a mental health professional
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Telephone and remote testimony considerations
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Fees and billing issues related to court involvement
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Turning over and protecting confidential mental health records
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Legal considerations involving restraining orders and protective orders
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Mental health issues related to domestic abuse and domestic violence cases
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Mandatory reporting requirements and compliance guidance
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How mental health professionals may be called upon to assist in criminal cases, including evaluations and testimony
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