This was a stressful process. Dr Elterman was chosen by my ex to do the report and looking at the reviews saying he favoured Fathers I was nervous that this would be true. He was hard to read, I was really worried about the outcome of the report. I was pleasantly surprised as he was accurately able to see what I have been dealing with and the report was very helpful for me. Being that the report was done within 2 months, the report wasn't really edited well and a few things may have been a bit inaccurate, but it was quite detailed and spoke volumes. I am so thankful and relieved for his insight. In the end, even though the report would help me win my case in court, just as he predicted in the report, my ex's influence on my children caused them both to give in to his control and go live with him. My frustration lies with our court system and lack of mental health child protective services intervention at an early age in Canada. Having to do reports like these are very hard on the kids involved and can be disasterous to their mental health. There needs to be a significant change in order to protect and prevent these kind of torturous situations in families affected by divorce that involve a parent with highly probable personality disorders.

Submitted June 9, 2021

I can't imagine a more difficult vocation. After reading comments written about Dr, Elterman I understand the pain of those on the side of disappointing reports.
Dr. Elterman wrote a s. 211 and and that was followed with an update report. Each were very well put together and respected by the court. My child has benefitted greatly and I can not think of enough words to describe the gratitude I have for this man.
Be a loving caring parent to your children, accept the wisdom and experience put into Dr. Elterman's work.

Submitted Oct. 27, 2019

Dr. Elterman lived up to his respected reputation. You get what you pay for, his expertize. We checked on other professionals that provide s. 211 reports and Dr. Elterman was in the same cost range but his credentials far surpassed others that do this same work.
Dr. Elterman was focused on the children, not us the parents and the outcome was best for the family whether we as the parents agreed with his recommendations completely. I hope to not need further s. 211 reports but should we, I would like Dr. Elterman to.

Submitted Sept. 27, 2018

Reading through comments. Same experience as everyone else. Favours fathers, leaves out information, actually lied in the report several times. I’m shocked that he is allowed to continue to do this. Record conversation recommended.

Submitted Sept. 12, 2018

Once I got over the shock of realizing I wasn't being pranked or on candid camera, I knew by his misogynistic attitude that I was in danger of losing my case. Myself and my son fled my abusive ex and went thru extensive counselling to recover...only to be re-traumatized by this alleged professional by his ineptitude and disregard for our safety. He has an archaic, caveman mentality that holds mentally ill bullies in high esteem... projecting much doctor? Thanks for buggering up the real victims. Karma is inevitable.

Submitted Aug. 17, 2018

Dr Elterman administered (by this I mean handed me poorly copied basic psychological tests that would be easy to skew if you were dishonest) some tests and gathered information from people (could not be family). When the report was returned Elterman used all family (ie people who had the most to gain or lose) for my ex. He also swallowed hook, line, and sinker all the lies my ex told. Needless to say he assessed shared custody was best. My daughter suffered abuse for years (physical, psychological, financial....) and still does. Visits stopped as soon as she was old enough to stop them outside of court. Elterman’s report was full of bias (esp against women who don’t play victim) and very poorly completed report. It is a shame that such a thoughtless man has so much influence on children at risk 🙁

Submitted Aug. 1, 2018

He was appointed by judge for my boyfriend divorce case. when I read his report, I don't believe it is written by a professional psychologist - he trusted the ex-wife, her family members who told full of lies. He didn't care about my boyfriend's family member's statement which supported my boyfriend and he didn't mention these statements in his report.... he didn't trust children's description/complain on their mother. He is just lack of basic judgement and produced such an unfair report which destroyed children's life.

Submitted June 27, 2018

I have had several reports/updates done by Dr. Elterman. He texted during appointments, took over 6 months to produce each report, and made basic factual errors due to lack of genuine interest in his clients. Seeing as his clients are at-risk children, this is deplorable. I trust in God, and that is ultimately who he will have to answer to. Those of you who require help with delicate family issues should be well warned to avoid this “doctor”.

Submitted June 5, 2018

It's shameful that he still practices. Biased, pompous, conceited, arrogant and unhelpful to me and my situation. It was a complete waste of time and money. Avoid.

Submitted May 9, 2018

Dr Elterman helped my family stay together despite massive financial odds, and a large distance. He showed sign of favour and i was certain that he would lean towards the party with the most time and money, but he saw the stability I provided daily, and my efforts to give my children a good life, and has made a decision to keep this consistent. He has also been quite generous with the other parties parenting time and I respect that. I felt uncomfortable under the scrutiny of a 211 report, and i wished that the process included some form of counselling, or inclusive understanding. I had large fears around how this might create stress if my kids were interviewed this way. I was so pleased to see the kind way he interacted with my child. I really believe his intentions are to help the little people, not the big shots. Thanks Dr Elterman!

Submitted March 14, 2018