Last Updated: February 2026
Dr. Tolbert is a Florida-licensed forensic psychologist who provides litigation consultation and expert witness services to family law attorneys across the United States and internationally. Remote consultation via phone and video makes her expertise accessible regardless of where a case is venued.
Dr. Tolbert has been qualified as an expert witness and accepted by courts to provide testimony in the following states. Expert witness engagements are separate from litigation consultation. Dr. Tolbert does not serve in both roles on the same case.
Florida is Dr. Tolbert's state of licensure. She provides both litigation consultation and expert witness testimony for Florida family law attorneys, including in-person appearances and remote testimony.
Dr. Tolbert has been qualified as an expert witness in Maryland courts. Maryland attorneys handling high-conflict custody matters may retain her for evaluation critique, expert witness testimony, or behind-the-scenes consultation on separate engagements.
Dr. Tolbert has been qualified as an expert witness in Nevada courts. Nevada attorneys may retain her for evaluation critique, rebuttal testimony, and litigation consultation on their high-conflict child custody cases.
Dr. Tolbert has been qualified as an expert witness in California courts. California family law practitioners may engage her for psychological expert services and litigation consultation support on high-conflict matters.
Dr. Tolbert has been qualified as an expert witness in Alaska courts. Alaska attorneys may retain her for evaluation critique, rebuttal expert testimony, and behind-the-scenes litigation consultation.
Dr. Tolbert provides behind-the-scenes litigation consultation remotely to attorneys in states beyond her expert witness qualifications. See the section below for additional states served.
View consultation states ↓Important: Expert witness testimony and litigation consultation are separate, distinct engagements. Dr. Tolbert does not serve as both a testifying expert and a litigation consultant on the same case, preserving attorney-client privilege and expert objectivity.
Beyond the states where Dr. Tolbert is expert witness qualified, she provides behind-the-scenes litigation consultation remotely to family law attorneys in the following states. All work is conducted via phone and video conference and is protected under attorney-client privilege when retained through the attorney.
Remote litigation consultation for high-conflict child custody cases, including evaluation critique, case strategy, and expert deposition preparation.
Remote litigation consultation for New York family law attorneys navigating complex psychological issues in contested custody proceedings.
Remote consultation for New Jersey attorneys handling high-conflict custody matters involving psychological evaluations, testing challenges, or alienation dynamics.
Remote litigation consultation for Louisiana family law practitioners on psychology-related case issues, expert critique, and trial preparation.
Remote consultation for Ohio attorneys on custody evaluations, psychological expert critique, and deposition and cross-examination preparation.
Remote litigation consultation for South Carolina family law attorneys on custody-related psychological issues and expert witness strategy.
Remote consultation for Colorado attorneys handling high-conflict custody disputes involving mental health professionals, parental alienation, or personality disorder dynamics.
Remote litigation consultation for Hawaii family law attorneys on psychological evidence, evaluation critiques, and expert deposition preparation.
Remote consultation for Michigan attorneys navigating psychology-intensive custody litigation, including custody evaluation critique and case strategy development.
Remote litigation consultation for Nebraska family law practitioners on complex psychological issues, expert evaluation critique, and trial theme development.
Attorneys in unlisted states: Dr. Tolbert accepts remote consultation inquiries from family law attorneys throughout the United States. Contact her directly to discuss whether she can assist with a specific case.
Dr. Tolbert has provided forensic psychology consultation in international family law and custody matters. International engagements are conducted remotely via secure video conference, with scheduling adjusted for time zone differences.
Consultation provided for Bahamian family law matters involving psychological expert issues, child custody disputes, and high-conflict dynamics.
Consultation provided for South African legal proceedings involving child custody, forensic psychology issues, and expert witness strategy.
Consultation provided for Dutch family law proceedings involving forensic psychology assessments, cross-border custody disputes, and expert critique.
International matters may involve unique procedural and jurisdictional considerations. Attorneys and legal professionals with international cases are encouraged to contact Dr. Tolbert directly to discuss the scope of the matter and how she can assist.
For attorneys outside Florida, all consultation services are available via phone and secure video conference, with no reduction in quality, depth, or responsiveness.
The engagement begins with a confidential phone or video call to discuss the case, identify the key psychological issues, and determine how Dr. Tolbert's expertise can be most useful to the attorney's strategy. There is no obligation to retain following this call.
Once retained, Dr. Tolbert enters into a written agreement with the attorney. All communications, work product, and strategic analysis are protected under attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. No court order is needed to begin.
Case materials, including custody evaluation reports, psychological test records, mental health records, CPS files, and expert CVs, are transmitted securely. Dr. Tolbert reviews and analyzes all materials and provides detailed findings to the attorney.
Dr. Tolbert remains available throughout the litigation for strategy calls, deposition preparation, real-time guidance during proceedings (via phone or remote video), cross-examination question development, and case theory refinement, all conducted remotely.
In states where Dr. Tolbert has been qualified as an expert witness, testimony may be provided via video conference where permitted by the court. Out-of-state courts frequently permit remote expert testimony in family law proceedings. In-person appearances can also be arranged for cases where live testimony is required or preferred. Contact Dr. Tolbert to discuss the specific requirements of your jurisdiction.
Rate: engagement terms discussed during case review
All consultation services are billed at engagement terms discussed during case review. A retainer is required to begin. Contact Dr. Tolbert directly to discuss the scope of your case and estimated time requirements.
Attorneys nationwide and internationally are invited to contact Dr. Tolbert directly to discuss the psychological issues in their case and how her expertise can strengthen litigation strategy.
Phone: 561-429-2140 | Email: DrTolbert@ChildCustodyConsulting.com
Inquire About AvailabilityDisclaimer: Dr. Tolbert is a licensed psychologist, not an attorney. She does not provide legal advice or legal representation. Litigation consulting does not create a psychotherapist-patient relationship, and no psychotherapist-patient privilege applies to consultation services. Geographic service areas reflect current engagements and are subject to change; contact Dr. Tolbert directly to confirm availability in your jurisdiction. Full Disclaimer