When the stakes are this high, strategy must be flawless. Dr. Kristin Tolbert provides specialized forensic psychology expertise to elite family law firms handling high-asset, high-conflict custody matters nationally.
Confidentiality & Privilege: All consultations and case materials are handled with strict confidentiality. Engagement under attorney-client privilege ensures the highest level of protection for sensitive matters.
Three levels of forensic psychology support for sophisticated legal teams
The most sophisticated legal teams recognize that non-testifying forensic psychology consultants provide strategic advantages that reshape case outcomes.
Protected under attorney work product privilege, Dr. Tolbert integrates into your litigation team to build case plans, develop themes and narratives, identify psychological dynamics, and craft comprehensive strategies for complex custody matters.
View Attorney CollaborationSystematic critique of opposing experts' evaluations, reports, and testimony to expose methodological flaws, procedural violations, and unsupported conclusions.
Deliverables include comprehensive written critiques (15-25 pages) and targeted cross-examination question sets (40-70 questions) designed for maximum courtroom impact.
View ServicesCourtroom testimony as retained expert or rebuttal witness, delivering clear, credible forensic psychology evidence that withstands rigorous cross-examination.
Daubert/Frye ready. Qualified in FL, MD, NV, CA, and AK. Extensive experience before family and dependency court judges across multiple jurisdictions.
View ServicesDeep knowledge of complex psychological patterns in custody disputes
Dr. Tolbert works directly with family law attorneys, providing the forensic psychology expertise needed to build stronger cases and achieve better outcomes for clients.
Psy.D., Forensic Psychology
Florida Licensed Psychologist
Specialized in high-conflict custody
Specialized in narcissistic abuse
Expert witness in FL, MD, NV, CA, AK
Nationwide litigation consultation
Extensive courtroom testimony experience
Family and dependency court cases
High-conflict custody disputes
Narcissistic abuse in family systems
Parental alienation cases
Evaluation critique and analysis
Testifying expert in five states, litigation consulting nationwide and internationally
Dr. Tolbert is qualified to testify as an expert witness in:
Litigation consulting services (non-testifying) are available nationwide in any jurisdiction, including states where Dr. Tolbert does not provide expert witness testimony.
Extensive experience in complex cross-border custody disputes, including:
Dr. Tolbert provides litigation consulting on cases involving multiple jurisdictions, with particular experience in Hague Convention child abduction matters and cross-border custody disputes involving complex relocation and jurisdictional issues.
Initial attorney inquiries receive a same-day response. Priority scheduling is available for matters with imminent court dates.
To maintain the highest level of involvement in each high-stakes matter, Dr. Tolbert accepts only a limited number of new litigation engagements per quarter.
Phone 561-429-2140
A psychology litigation consultant is a forensic psychologist who works behind the scenes with attorneys to analyze psychological evidence, critique custody evaluations, develop cross-examination strategies, and identify credible expert witnesses. All work is protected under attorney-client privilege.
Dr. Tolbert integrates into legal teams to provide strategic psychological expertise in high-conflict custody cases. This includes reviewing and critiquing custody evaluations, developing targeted cross-examination questions, identifying patterns of narcissistic abuse or parental alienation, and helping attorneys understand complex psychological dynamics.
Dr. Tolbert is qualified to testify as an expert witness in Florida (where she is licensed), Maryland, Nevada, California, and Alaska. She provides litigation consulting services (non-testifying) nationwide, including in states such as Texas, New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, Ohio, South Carolina, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Nebraska, and internationally in the Bahamas, South Africa, and the Netherlands.
Engagement terms are discussed during a confidential case review and are structured around case complexity and scope. Initial case reviews are available by contacting Dr. Tolbert's office at 561-429-2140 or DrTolbert@ChildCustodyConsulting.com. All attorney consultations are protected under attorney-client privilege.
Yes. As a Florida Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Tolbert has extensive expertise in Florida custody law, particularly Florida Statute §61.13 (Best Interests of the Child) and Florida Statute §61.20 (Social Investigations). She applies these statutory factors to her forensic analysis and helps attorneys align psychological evidence with Florida's legal requirements for parental responsibility and time-sharing determinations. Learn more about Florida custody law →
Disclaimer: Dr. Tolbert is a licensed psychologist, not an attorney. She does not provide legal advice or legal representation. Litigation consulting does not create a psychotherapist-patient relationship. Full Disclaimer