Employability and Wage Earning Assessments

Assessments are not full vocational evaluations (per FC4331) and are most appropriate for settlement and/or mediation purposes and/or when both parties agree to the assessment. A questionnaire will be sent out with specific background information requested and both parties will have to agree with the information provided. The questionnaire will be attached to the report. There will not be a meeting held with the person evaluated and posted job openings will not be outlined. Report will include a statement regarding the job market for the occupations deemed appropriate (for which person evaluated reasonably qualifies), wage earning capacity, employability (including competitiveness), job search recommendations and timeline. If appropriate, report will include skill augmentation recommendations.

Vocational Evaluation Report Review

Should a concern arise regarding an evaluator’s conclusions as outlined in a vocational evaluation report, Kathleen will review the report and provide feedback.  Upon request, Kathleen will prepare a letter summarizing her opinion and reasoning.

Job Search Efforts

Should a party’s job search efforts appear potentially inadequate, Kathleen will review and provide feedback.  Upon request, Kathleen will prepare a letter summarizing her opinion which may include job search recommendations.

Need for a Full Vocational Evaluation

Kathleen will discuss case details and provide her opinion as to whether a full vocational evaluation is warranted.

Career Counseling

Career counseling services are most effective when tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Some individuals are in need of job placement assistance, while others are in need of career identification and planning.

If needed, Kathleen will prepare a Return-to-Work plan that may include current wage earning information, recommended occupations, training options, and timelines. For those individuals who are going through a divorce, this report can be a valuable tool during mediation and/or settlement discussions.

Expert Witness Testimony

Kathleen has provided her expert opinion on vocational matters in both depositions and courtroom testimony. She is well versed in the importance of providing clear, concise, and objective testimony. Having given hundreds of hours of courtroom testimony, Kathleen has developed a reputation for providing clear, concise, and objective testimony. She has provided expert testimony per FC §4331, and has qualified as an expert in San Diego, El Cajon, Vista, Hemet and Riverside County Superior Courts.