In a case that’s rapidly becoming a symbol of everything wrong with Arizona’s family court system, Kristyn Alcott—owner of Family First Forensic Consultants LLC—is accused of operating without proper licensure while signing legal documents, affidavits, and court filings under false credentials. The fallout is seismic: families shattered, children traumatized, and Arizona's legal system now under fire for enabling it all.

Alcott, who has testified in court as a “therapeutic supervisor,” has misrepresented her qualifications for years. According to multiple sources, including investigative journalist Michael Volpe and whistleblower testimony, she has committed perjury, fraud, and what some are calling “fraud on the court”—all while Arizona’s judiciary turned a blind eye.

“She’s not licensed. She’s not qualified. And yet she’s been handed the power to decide who gets to see their children,” said one parent whose custody case was influenced by Alcott’s testimony.

A Business Built on Broken Families

Alcott’s company, Family First Forensic Consultants LLC, is registered in Arizona—but its reputation is in freefall. Reviews on Bizapedia describe a pattern of unethical behavior, emotional manipulation, and financial exploitation:

“She destroyed my family and traumatized my children.”

“She lied in court, covered up abuse, and forced my kids into psychiatric facilities.”

“She’s not a licensed social worker. She has a bachelor’s in sociology and pretends to be a mental health expert.”

Several reviewers mention a pending class action lawsuit, and former clients are actively seeking legal recourse.

Abuse Caught on Camera

A viral video circulating online shows Alcott physically assaulting her own son—whom she later sent away. Her children required court intervention and no longer wish to live with her. Alcott has been involved in a contentious divorce herself. Yet she continues to testify in court about other families’ parenting relationships, offering “professional opinions” that carry legal weight.

“How is someone who can’t manage her own children allowed to dictate the fate of mine?” asked one mother during a hearing at the Arizona State Capitol.

Lawmakers Sound the Alarm

The Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Family Court Orders has heard hours of gut-wrenching testimony from parents and children. Alcott was the only person to testify in favor of court-ordered therapeutic intervention (TI), claiming judges can “order whatever they would like.” Lawmakers were stunned.

“That’s not how the law works,” said Senator Mark Finchem. “Judges are bound by law—not their whims.”

Julie M. Anderson-Holburn’s investigative reporting reveals a system where protective parents are silenced, children are forcibly removed, and court appointees like Alcott profit from the chaos.

Arizona’s Children: Collateral Damage

The emotional toll is devastating. Children have been labeled “alienated,” institutionalized, and separated from loving parents—all based on recommendations from unlicensed individuals. Families have been forced to take out second mortgages to pay for court-appointed evaluators. The trauma is real, and the outrage is growing.

“This isn’t therapeutic. It’s state-sanctioned abuse,” said one father whose daughter was removed from his care.

Arizona State Leadership Under Scrutiny

Despite overwhelming evidence, Arizona’s leadership—including Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes—has yet to act. Critics argue that by allowing Alcott to operate, the state is complicit in fraud, perjury, and the abuse of its most vulnerable population: children.

“Arizona knows. Law enforcement knows. The courts know. And they’ve done nothing,” said one advocate. “This is a betrayal of public trust.”