Custody Corner
Court Related Counseling
Court-Involved Family Support
At OC Kids Therapy, we treat the whole child within the context of the whole family. When families are navigating separation, divorce, custody disputes, or other court-related matters, children often experience increased anxiety, depression, stress, and behavioral challenges. These issues rarely exist in isolation, which is why effective care must address both the child’s needs and the broader family dynamic.
OC Kids Therapy offers specialized support for families facing court-involved transitions, including court-ordered therapy, co-parenting therapy, and reunification therapy. Our work is designed to provide children and families with stability, structure, and practical support during some of the most difficult periods of change.
What sets OC Kids Therapy apart is our ability to work at the intersection of mental health treatment and family court-related concerns. We are equipped to support both the emotional needs of the child and the complex realities facing the family. When appropriate, we can also provide court documentation, testimony, and ongoing therapeutic support to help families move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
This work is further informed by the leadership of Dr. Nelson de Ramirez, Founder of OC Kids Therapy and Founder of Cornell Custody Solutions. Her background brings a unique depth of experience in helping families navigate high-conflict situations with professionalism, sensitivity, and a focus on the well-being of the child.
Child Therapy
Therapy for your child is often ordered by the court to sort out custody matters. Therapy is meant to help the child with transition and educate parents on how they can help.
When child therapy is court ordered the child’s psychologist will make recommendations in the best interest of the child.
Custody Agreements
Some parents hope to forgo court and try to work through adjustments on their existing parenting agreement privately. Negotiating new parenting agreements that are more in tuned with your child’s current needs is a healthy co parenting relationship.
Co Parenting Therapy
Co Parenting therapy can be a result of a court order when there is a disagreement on parenting strategies. The goal of co parenting therapy is to keep everyone working together in the best interests of the child. Co parenting therapy keeps everyone accountable and on the same page when it comes to parenting.
Reunification Therapy
Reunification therapy provides guidance in reintroducing or establishing a healthy relationship with a child that has had little or no contact with a parents. The goal is to help the child and parent navigate this transition.