When children are involved, experts may be appointed (special advocates) to investigate and make recommendations to the court on parenting time issues. (colorado.edu)
This program utilizes several mental health practitioners in the community who meet with the parties, discuss contested issues and make clinical recommendations to the court on how to resolve disputed issues. (njfamilylaw.net)
In the end the goal is to make recommendations to the court as to how both parents can best meet the needs and interests of the children involved. (texascounseling.org)