Court-Ordered testing

Dr. Lovette provides court-ordered assessments and evaluations that result in specific recommendations in civil and criminal cases. These evaluations can be referred by an attorney, judge, probation officer, or self-referred. Contact Dr. Lovette to find out how he can help in your legal case.

Dr. Lovette conducts mental capacity evaluations that assist legal professionals and the courts in decisions and determinations. For instance, his evaluations assist in cases of guardianship, conservator, and testamentary capacity, which is crucial in cases of contested estates, trusts, and wills.

In civil and criminal legal proceedings, Dr. Lovette is often asked to evaluate and testify about the mental health of the parties involved. These evaluations help uncover the cognitive ability, personality traits, and mental health status that contribute to their problems and behaviors. Psychological Evaluations are also useful in the risk of recidivism, which can be used in decisions related to sentencing, diversion programs, probation, and early release.

Divorce and determining the custody of children is very difficult. Dr. Lovette offers sensitivity and respect in thoroughly assessing each member of the family and making a recommendation for the court as to what placement is in the child's best interest, which assists in the parenting plan.

Dr. Lovette conducts disability evaluations as part of the requirements for applying for Social Security Disability or private or employer disability insurance policy. Short-term disability evaluations are usually combined with outpatient psychotherapy with Dr. Lovette.

Dr. Lovette conducts Substance Abuse Evaluations to determine if an individual has a drug or alcohol problem, the extent of this addiction, and how it affects his or her life. Dr. Lovette's evaluations also reveal comorbid medical and mental conditions that relate to the addiction. His reports include treatment recommendations.

A Psychosexual Evaluation is a specialized assessment used to determine the risk of recidivism among juvenile and adult sexual offenders. Dr. Lovette's experiencing with treating both sexual offenders and victims provides helpful and accurate assessments.