Custody Evaluations

The purpose of a custody evaluation is to have a third; neutral party, evaluate what is best for the children when parents are not able to agree on custody.

The evaluator will provide recommendations after conducting a thorough investigation of the situation, to help parents settle the custody arrangement outside of court. When parents are unable to resolve custody concerns outside of court, your custody evaluator can draft a report to submit to the court.

Procedures

Meet with the attorneys of both parents.

Meet with both parents together.

Interview each parent alone 3 times per parent.

Have a 3rd party conduct a psychological evaluation with each parent

Interview all of the children involved.

Interview children independently in some cases.

Observe each parent in their home with the children.

Interview Collateral sources provided by each parent.

Meet with the attorneys of each parent to provide recommendations.

Draft a report for the court (if requested).

Testify in court (if required)

Format

Custody evaluations will take place in a variety of locations including in the office, at each parent’s home, and over zoom.

Due to COVID-19, meetings will take place via Zoom, or with a home visit, to each parent’s place of residence.