About Us
Oak Tree Family Assessment and Treatment opened its doors in February 2025. Founded by Dr. Valerie Hale and Dr. Todd Dunn, our clinic is built on over 50 years of experience working in high-conflict family law settings. Our goal is to help families and Utah courts focus on children and their best interests by providing balanced custody evaluations and court-involved therapy services based on AFCC guidelines. We also provide mental health services and workshops designed to help children, adults, couples, and families build confidence, strengthen connection, and promote well-being.
The Oak Tree Family
Located conveniently in Millcreek, Oak Tree Family Assessment and Treatment is committed to delivering balanced and thorough custody evaluations and court-involved therapy services to Utah families and courts. Our team includes experienced professionals who follow guidelines set by AFCC and family law research. We prioritize quick service with custody evaluations that can begin immediately and be completed within two to three months. Our clinic also offers no-waitlist access to therapeutic services, ensuring that families receive prompt support when needed.

Custody Evaluations
We conduct balanced, thorough custody evaluations (or parent plan evaluations) for Utah families involved in custody litigation. Evaluations can start immediately and are generally completed within two to four months. Fees range from $200 to $350 per hour depending on your evaluator’s experience.
Find out more about about the Custody Evaluation Process

Court-Involved Therapy
We provide therapy services for individuals involved in court-related family matters, with no waitlist, ensuring timely access to mental health support. We also work with children, adults, couples, and families who are not involved in custody litigation.

Other Court-Involved Evaluations
Parent Time Evaluations, Limited Scope Evaluations, and Brief Focused Assessments are all considered Utah Rule 4-902 evaluations. These evaluations provide the court information on key issues to help with settlement or adjudication. These evaluations do not lead to custody recommendations because they lack the breadth and depth of full Utah Rule 4-903 evaluations.
A Forensic Psychological Evaluation provides the court information on a parent’s psychological functioning (e.g., stresses, coping strategies, cognitive abilities, relationship skills, etc.). These evaluations often address how a parent’s psychological functioning may impact their parenting ability.
Resources
List of Services
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AFCC Parenting Plan Evaluation Guidelines
AFCC Parenting Plan Evaluation Guidelines
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AFCC Guidelines for Examining Intimate Partner Violence
AFCC Guidelines for Examining Intimate Partner Violence
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AFCC Guidelines for Court Involved Therapy
AFCC Guidelines for Court Involved Therapy
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APA Custody Evaluation Guidelines
APA Custody Evaluation Guidelines
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Utah Rule 4-903 (custody evaluation)
Utah Rule 4-903 (custody evaluation)
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Utah Rule 4-902 (limited scope evaluation)
Utah Rule 4-902 (limited scope evaluation)
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Utah Code 81-9-204 (custody factors)
Utah Code 81-9-204 (custody factors)
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No waitlist for custody evaluations and
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