The moving party father brought a motion to appoint an expert to conduct an assessment of the parties' 9-year-old child regarding potential gender dysphoria and the use of male pronouns.
The responding party mother brought a cross-motion to appoint a different expert for a narrower assessment regarding gender pronouns.
The court reviewed the qualifications, availability, and processes of the proposed assessors.
The court appointed the father's proposed expert, noting his extensive experience, ability to provide an expeditious report, and the urgent need to proceed given the delay since the assessment was originally ordered on consent.
