The use of the multiaxial dimensions of the DC:0-5 classification system during the assessment process provides an organizing framework for understanding the impact of family relationships on a child's functioning. In this article, the authors describe an assessment with a high-conflict family and how contrasting the impact of parental conflict with the strengths of each parent provided deeper insight into the child's and family's needs and opportunities. The authors highlight the interplay between reflective inquiry during an assessment, and the role of assessment in the earliest steps of intervention.