Forensic Evaluations for Complex
Family & Dependency Cases
Expert psychological analysis to assist courts and counsel in understanding child development, attachment relationships, parenting capacity, and the developmental implications of family court decisions.
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About Dr. Scott Rosiere
Dr. Scott Rosiere, Psy.D., is a Florida licensed clinical and forensic psychologist with more than twenty-five years of experience conducting psychological evaluations and providing expert testimony in court-involved matters affecting children, adolescents, and families.
His forensic work frequently involves complex custody disputes, dependency proceedings, and adoption intervention litigation where psychological expertise may assist courts and counsel in understanding family dynamics, developmental risk, and the psychological factors relevant to decisions affecting children.
Across the course of his professional practice, Dr. Rosiere has conducted several hundred forensic evaluations and has provided expert testimony in more than one hundred court proceedings involving complex dependency, adoption, and custody litigation.
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Common situations in which psychological evaluation may assist the Court include:
• High-conflict custody disputes involving competing parenting narratives
• Questions regarding the strength and nature of a child’s attachment to caregivers
• Allegations of abuse, trauma, or coercive family dynamics
• Concerns regarding parenting capacity or protective functioning
• Cases involving disrupted parent-child relationships or allegations of parental alienation
• Adoption intervention matters or contested placement decisions in dependency proceedings
• Situations where the Court must evaluate the developmental implications of caregiver transitions
Frequently Asked Questions
What services do you offer?
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Dr. Rosiere provides forensic evaluations in complex family and dependency matters, including bonding and attachment evaluations, parenting capacity assessments, evaluations involving allegations of child sexual abuse, domestic violence and coercive control dynamics, and permanency analysis in termination of parental rights cases. He also provides expert witness testimony in Florida courts.
How do I get started?
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Attorneys or courts may contact Dr. Rosiere directly by phone at (754) 465-4698 or by email. During an initial consultation, he will discuss the referral question, the scope of the evaluation, expected timelines, and fees. Most evaluations can be scheduled promptly upon retention.
What makes you different?
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Dr. Rosiere brings over twenty-five years of specialized experience in forensic psychology, with deep expertise in child development, attachment theory, trauma, and family dynamics. His evaluations employ a multi-method approach using standardized assessment instruments, structured clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and thorough record review. His opinions are structured to withstand adversarial scrutiny in legal proceedings.
How can I contact you?
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Dr. Rosiere can be reached at (754) 465-4698 or scottrosiere@hotmail.com. His office is located in Lake Mary, Florida, and he serves Central and South Florida including Orlando, Seminole County, Bro
Forensic psychological evaluation and consultation in complex family and dependency court matters where psychological expertise may assist the Court in understanding child development, family dynamics, and the psychological factors relevant to decisions affecting children.
Bonding & Attachment Evaluations
Assessment of the quality and developmental significance of a child’s relationship with caregivers, often requested in dependency proceedings, custody disputes, and adoption intervention matters.
Evaluation of Abuse or Trauma Allegations
Assessment of psychological factors relevant to allegations of child abuse, trauma exposure, or competing explanations for reported behaviors.
Parenting Capacity Evaluations
Psychological evaluation of parenting functioning, protective capacity, and the psychological factors relevant to caregiving and child safety.
Domestic Violence & Coercive Control Dynamics
Psychological analysis of intimate partner violence and coercive family dynamics and their developmental impact on children.
High-Conflict Custody Evaluations
Psychological analysis in custody disputes involving complex family dynamics, competing allegations, or concerns regarding the child’s emotional well-being.
Expert Witness Testimony
Clear and developmentally informed explanation of psychological findings to courts in family and dependency litigation.
