A psychologist with Families in Transition in Irvine, California, Miriam Galindo has a long history in social work with adults, children, and families. Since 2005, Miriam Galindo has been part of the Family Law Panel of Approved Child Custody Evaluators of the Orange County Superior Court.

In addition to handling child custody mediation matters and providing domestic violence prevention services, the Orange County Superior Court regularly conducts child custody investigations. In every child custody investigation, government agents complete thorough investigations of parents and any household occupants who play a role in the childcare process. Investigators collect pertinent reports including criminal background checks and gather allegations of child abuse from associated child protection agencies.

If necessary, investigators will obtain relevant school records and police reports. They may also conduct interviews with witnesses of noteworthy incidents in the history of each case. These witnesses may include teachers, therapists, social workers, and law enforcement professionals. Investigators then write a final report with their recommendations on the child custody matter and submit it to the court.