Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Custody Mediator in Sacramento
Jack D Love has provided specialized mental health services since 1976, focusing on child custody mediation, counseling, and forensic evaluations. Our practice combines over 45 years of clinical expertise with court-appointed experience in Sacramento and surrounding counties. We offer confidential mediation, parenting plan support, and therapeutic services for families navigating complex custody disputes. Our team maintains active memberships in leading professional organizations including the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Recognized with the 2022 Charles Kobayashi Award for Significant Contributions in Family Law, we prioritize children's well-being while maintaining strict confidentiality.Our services support both legal professionals and families through evidence-based assessments, expert consultations, and tailored therapeutic interventions. With over 300 parenting plan evaluations completed, we emphasize conflict reduction and sustainable resolutions. Our approach integrates family systems theory, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and psychodynamic therapies to address individual client needs. We maintain strict ethical standards and confidentiality protocols across all services. Our practice philosophy centers on the belief that healthy relationships form the foundation for emotional well-being and personal growth.
Services
Child Custody Mediation
Child Custody Evaluation
Confidential Mediation
Parenting Plan Support
Counseling & Therapy
Forensic Evaluations
Attorney Consultations
Parenting Coordination
Expert Witness Services
Stress Management Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of clinical experience in family therapy and custody matters
- Court-appointed specialist in Sacramento and surrounding counties since 2002
- Confidential mediation services with
- Specialized support for attorneys reviewing parenting plan evaluations
- Child-centered approach prioritizing children's safety and well-being
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Instrumental court outcomes
Amazing ability to compromise
Thorough insightful assessments
Child-focused communication
Services
Child Custody Mediation
Confidential mediation services help families resolve custody disputes outside court. Our process creates safe environments for open dialogue while maintaining neutrality. With over 20 years of court-appointed experience, we facilitate agreements that prioritize children's best interests. This service reduces litigation needs through structured negotiations and practical parenting solutions.
Child Custody Evaluation
Court-ordered evaluations assess family dynamics to determine children's best interests. We conduct comprehensive assessments through interviews, observations, and psychological testing. Our reports provide courts with evidence-based recommendations for custody arrangements. This service includes expert testimony and detailed parenting plan proposals grounded in 45+ years of clinical experience.
Counseling & Therapy
Therapeutic services address relationship challenges, anxiety, and trauma using evidence-based approaches. We specialize in family systems therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Our practice supports individuals and families through emotional transitions with personalized treatment plans. This service emphasizes personal growth and improved family communication patterns.
Attorney Consultations
Specialized support helps attorneys interpret custody evaluations and prepare court strategies. We provide expert analysis of parenting reports and trial preparation assistance. Our consultation service includes cross-examination guidance and report interpretation for complex custody cases. This service draws from extensive courtroom experience since 1976.
Parenting Plan Support
We develop comprehensive parenting plans addressing custody schedules and decision-making responsibilities. Our approach focuses on children's developmental needs while accommodating family circumstances. This service includes educational resources and practical guidance for implementing court-approved parenting arrangements.
People
Jack D. Love
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed since 1976 with 45+ years of clinical experience. Court-appointed specialist in child custody matters since 2002. Recipient of 2022 Charles Kobayashi Award for Family Law contributions. Maintains active memberships in leading mental health and legal organizations.
Questions
What types of custody services do you offer?
We provide child custody mediation, evaluations, parenting plan support, and attorney consultations. Our services include court-ordered evaluations and confidential mediation for families seeking resolution.
How does the mediation process work?
Our confidential mediation creates safe environments for negotiation. We facilitate discussions to help families reach agreements about custody arrangements while prioritizing children's best interests through structured, neutral guidance.
Are your services confidential?
Yes, our mediation and consultation services maintain strict confidentiality. Court-appointed evaluations follow legal disclosure requirements while maintaining professional ethical standards throughout the process.
How can attorneys benefit from your services?
We offer expert analysis of custody reports, trial preparation assistance, and cross-examination guidance. Our legal consultation service helps attorneys interpret evaluations and develop effective custody strategies.
What makes your approach unique?
Combining 45+ years of clinical experience with 20+ years of court-appointed service, we integrate therapeutic insight with legal expertise to create practical, child-centered solutions for complex custody matters.
Do you work with out-of-state cases?
While based in Sacramento, we consult on cases nationwide through virtual sessions and document review. Court appearances require appropriate jurisdictional authorization for out-of-state matters.
