Comprehensive Family Evaluation Center

Tufts Medical Center's Comprehensive Family Evaluation Center (CFEC) performs Guardian ad litem services, Divorce Mediation, Parent Coordination and specialized clinical assessments on behalf of children and families involved in the court system.

CFEC performs family evaluations in the fields of child custody, child and sexual abuse, visitation, domestic violence, parental alienation and related issues involving children and families in the court system. CFEC accepts appointments for Guardians Ad Litem (GAL), Parent Coordinators (PC), and other court-appointed investigations and evaluations from the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts as well as the Juvenile Courts in matters of child custody, visitation, adoption, guardianship and related matters.

CFEC’s mental health experts are also available to conduct evaluations and testify in a broad range of civil litigation matters.