Court Referral Language (For Orders)

The following sample language is provided to assist the Court and counsel in clearly defining the scope and structure of services:

Designation of Provider

“The Court hereby appoints Dr. Bill MacLaney, Psy.D., of Compass Psych Services, to provide reunification therapy services under the Compass Family Reconnection Program (CFRP).”

Nature of Service

“The services to be provided are reunification therapy, a structured, court-involved clinical intervention, and are not general family therapy.”

Participation Requirement

“Both parents shall participate in the reunification therapy process as directed by the provider and shall comply with all clinical recommendations necessary to support the therapeutic process.”

Child Participation

“The minor child(ren) shall participate in reunification therapy sessions as clinically indicated and directed by the provider.”

Clinical Discretion

“The provider shall have discretion to determine the structure, pacing, and progression of therapy, including movement between phases of treatment, based on clinical judgment and the best interests of the child.”

Communication Structure

“All non-emergency communication between the parties related to the child shall occur through a designated co-parenting platform (e.g., Our Family Wizard) unless otherwise agreed or ordered.”

Release of Information

“The provider may communicate with counsel and the Court for purposes of status updates and compliance, consistent with applicable professional and legal standards.”

Financial Responsibility

“The costs of reunification therapy shall be allocated between the parties as determined by the Court. Services are fee-for-service and are not submitted to insurance.”

Non-Compliance

“Failure to participate in good faith or to comply with the structure of the reunification process may be reported to the Court.”