Independent family assessments for court and complex parenting matters
Evertrack Family Practice provides independent, evidence-based family assessments for court proceedings and complex child welfare matters.
Assessments are undertaken with a structured, child-centred approach, supporting decision-making in parenting disputes, child protection contexts, and cross-jurisdictional matters involving Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Services overview
Services include:
- Independent family and parenting assessments
- Court-directed reports (Regulation 40 and related matters)
- Kinship and connected persons assessments
- Cross-jurisdictional assessments (UK matters involving Australian-based families)
- Parenting coordination
- Case consultation and addendum reporting
Practitioner background
Andrew Macintosh has over 15 years’ experience across statutory child protection and court-based assessment in both Australia and the United Kingdom and is appointed as a Panel Family Consultant to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, undertaking Family Report work in accordance with Regulation 40 of the Family Law Regulations.
His work involves the assessment of complex family circumstances, including matters involving child safety, family violence, parental capacity, and post-separation conflict.
Role clarity and professional boundaries
Evertrack Family Practice maintains clear professional boundaries across all services.
Services are provided within defined roles, and multiple roles are not undertaken with the same family. This ensures independence, procedural fairness, and clarity in matters involving court or legal processes.
Who Evertrack works with
We works with:
- Courts and legal practitioners requiring independent assessment and reporting
- Separated parents engaged in court processes or post-orders arrangements
- Families requiring structured, assessment-informed support in complex circumstances
All services are subject to suitability and intake screening.
Location and practice base
Evertrack Family Practice is based in Melbourne and operates across Australia, including interstate travel where required.
Assessments can be undertaken in person or via a hybrid model, depending on the needs of the matter.