Biased, Unethical, and Misconduct-Filled Evaluation
My experience with Shannon Seeley was deeply harmful and unethical. Although she presented herself as neutral, her evaluation contained false statements, omissions, and strong bias that had serious consequences for my family.
She attributed quotes to professionals she never actually interviewed. I personally confirmed with our couples' therapist that she never spoke with him directly, even though her report quoted him as if she had.
One of the clearest examples of bias was how she included in her final report the interview with my daughter's father's girlfriend, yet omitted the interview with my husband, even though both were conducted. The interview she excluded contained positive and relevant information that contradicted her conclusions, revealing how selective and one-sided her reporting was.
I was presented with an empty domestic-violence intake form from the father, which made sense since I was never abusive. However, in her final report, she submitted a different version filled with false events that I had never seen or been shown. I had no chance to tell her that it was all untrue, yet she still submitted it to the court, which I later learned violates the Rules of Court evaluators are required to follow.
Shannon frequently uses the label "gatekeeping" to discredit protective or caring parents -- even when there is no evidence whatsoever to support it. In my case, she completely ignored documented concerns about the other parent's criminal record, ongoing substance use, and unexplained financial activity, instead choosing to misrepresent me.
Since my experience, I've personally met more than 15 families whose experiences with her were strikingly similar, showing a clear pattern of bias and professional misconduct.
She also publicly testified against Piqui's Law, a California law created to protect children from being forced into "reunification" programs with abusive parents. Thankfully, the court did not accept her position, and the law passed -- protecting children from the kind of harm her evaluations can cause. You can view her testimony here:
https://youtu.be/mt3YvhRti_c?si=4PwJUsFW1JSIcl9x
If you are assigned Shannon Seeley, I strongly recommend that you document everything and immediately request another evaluator to protect your child's best interests.
This review reflects my firsthand experience and personal opinions, shared in good faith and supported by documentation. read more