Julia Schwarz
Level 5, 203/233 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff NSW 2027
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About Julia Schwarz
Julia Schwarz is a Single Expert and Psychologist in Family Law assessments with two decades of experience in family law and child protection. She provides comprehensive assessments for children and families, with expertise in assessing attachments, parenting capacity, and the impact of family dynamics on child development. Julia is committed to a child-centred approach that is mindful and respectful of parents' views, taking a sensitive and non-judgemental approach that balances being strength-based with attention to potential risk.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Julia Schwarz lists
- Single Expert Reports
- Written under Division 7.1 of the Family Law (2021) Rules, involving interviews with both parties and children, observations of children with parents, and review of court material.
- Child Impact Reports
- Shorter expert assessment reports ordered by the Court, involving interviews with parties and children with limited review of filed material.
- Child Inclusive Assessments
- Court-ordered assessments written where there is agreement from all parties about the engagement of expert services.
Get to know Julia Schwarz
From Julia Schwarz's website.
Our approach
Julia uses a child-centred approach that is sensitive, non-judgmental, and mindful of parents' perspectives. Assessment sessions involve interviews with parents and children, observations of children with their parents where appropriate, and review of court materials and other relevant documentation. The work balances being strength-based while remaining attuned to potential risks. Throughout the process, Julia aims to provide clear, thorough clinical analysis and, where possible, recommends therapeutic or other suitable interventions to support children and families moving forward.
Working with families
Julia is committed to a child-centred approach that is also mindful and respectful of parents' views and perspectives. Parents are interviewed as part of the assessment process, and their input is considered alongside observations and information from other sources. The assessment takes into account the impact of family dynamics on a child's development and includes consultation on child and family issues in planning for the future. Julia maintains a sensitive and non-judgmental approach throughout, ensuring parents feel heard while prioritising the child's wellbeing.
Meet the team
Julia Schwarz is a single expert psychologist specialising in family law assessments. She brings over two decades of experience working in family law and child protection across community, hospital and government settings. She has prepared more than 400 family reports for court proceedings and given evidence in court on over 50 occasions. Julia has also worked as a Court Child Expert with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, providing therapeutic services and consultation on child and family issues in addition to her assessment work.
Your first visit
A first assessment typically begins with interviews conducted with both parents and the children involved in the matter. Depending on the type of report ordered, this may include observations of children with their parents in different settings. Julia will review affidavits and other materials filed with the court, and may contact other service providers with appropriate consent from the parties. Shorter assessments involve interviews and limited document review, while comprehensive Single Expert Reports are more extensive. The assessment process is designed to gather a complete picture of the child's needs and family circumstances.
Locations & areas served
Edgecliff
Level 5, 203/233 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff NSW 2027
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