“What Is A Custody Evaluation and Why Is It So Expensive?”
A custody evaluation, often called a 730 Eval (the family law code section which authorizes them is section 730) is an evaluation of the parents and children in a contested custody situation for the purpose of making a custody and visitation recommendation to the judge.
They are expensive (and take some time) because they are conducted by a licensed psychologist who has been trained to make such recommendations. There are only a few psychologists who perform them in any given location.
The evaluation consists of interviews and tests, and at the end, a formal report is issued which is given to all parties. Step-parents or other family members may be included as well if requested by the judge. They generally take between 4 months to a year to complete, and cost between five and ten thousand dollars.
So why would you have a custody evaluation? The reason is simple: the testing allows the psychologist to catch psychological conditions that may not be readily apparent without testing, and allows a full psychological analysis of issues like parental alienation, coaching of testimony for minors, and personality disorders like narcissism. These often cannot be proven in any other way.
They are time consuming and expensive, but they can be very effective when circumstances warrant them.
DISCLAIMER: All legal principles quoted are valid as of the date of writing in the State of California. However, you should NEVER base your actions on a legal article, blog, or internet story, as facts in real life are complicated. You should have your case evaluated by an attorney experienced in the area of law needed for your case. In addition, there are often exceptions and potential changes to results that occur due to facts that you may think are trivial or unimportant. This article should not be taken in any way as legal advice on your specific legal matter.
NOTICE: This blog and all materials on our website constitute advertisement materials, and the promulgation of such materials is meant of the residents of the State of California only. The attorneys and this firm to not practice law in any other state. In addition, the promulgation of these articles does not in any way create an attorney-client relationship and any inquiries and information you may send to the attorneys should be general and not specific, as it is not confidential.
“What Is A Custody Evaluation and Why Is It So Expensive?”
A custody evaluation, often called a 730 Eval (the family law code section which authorizes them is section 730) is an evaluation of the parents and children in a contested custody situation for the purpose of making a custody and visitation recommendation to the judge.
They are expensive (and take some time) because they are conducted by a licensed psychologist who has been trained to make such recommendations. There are only a few psychologists who perform them in any given location.
The evaluation consists of interviews and tests, and at the end, a formal report is issued which is given to all parties. Step-parents or other family members may be included as well if requested by the judge. They generally take between 4 months to a year to complete, and cost between five and ten thousand dollars.
So why would you have a custody evaluation? The reason is simple: the testing allows the psychologist to catch psychological conditions that may not be readily apparent without testing, and allows a full psychological analysis of issues like parental alienation, coaching of testimony for minors, and personality disorders like narcissism. These often cannot be proven in any other way.
They are time consuming and expensive, but they can be very effective when circumstances warrant them.
DISCLAIMER: All legal principles quoted are valid as of the date of writing in the State of California. However, you should NEVER base your actions on a legal article, blog, or internet story, as facts in real life are complicated. You should have your case evaluated by an attorney experienced in the area of law needed for your case. In addition, there are often exceptions and potential changes to results that occur due to facts that you may think are trivial or unimportant. This article should not be taken in any way as legal advice on your specific legal matter.
NOTICE: This blog and all materials on our website constitute advertisement materials, and the promulgation of such materials is meant of the residents of the State of California only. The attorneys and this firm to not practice law in any other state. In addition, the promulgation of these articles does not in any way create an attorney-client relationship and any inquiries and information you may send to the attorneys should be general and not specific, as it is not confidential.
“What Is A Custody Evaluation and Why Is It So Expensive?”
A custody evaluation, often called a 730 Eval (the family law code section which authorizes them is section 730) is an evaluation of the parents and children in a contested custody situation for the purpose of making a custody and visitation recommendation to the judge.
They are expensive (and take some time) because they are conducted by a licensed psychologist who has been trained to make such recommendations. There are only a few psychologists who perform them in any given location.
The evaluation consists of interviews and tests, and at the end, a formal report is issued which is given to all parties. Step-parents or other family members may be included as well if requested by the judge. They generally take between 4 months to a year to complete, and cost between five and ten thousand dollars.
So why would you have a custody evaluation? The reason is simple: the testing allows the psychologist to catch psychological conditions that may not be readily apparent without testing, and allows a full psychological analysis of issues like parental alienation, coaching of testimony for minors, and personality disorders like narcissism. These often cannot be proven in any other way.
They are time consuming and expensive, but they can be very effective when circumstances warrant them.
DISCLAIMER: All legal principles quoted are valid as of the date of writing in the State of California. However, you should NEVER base your actions on a legal article, blog, or internet story, as facts in real life are complicated. You should have your case evaluated by an attorney experienced in the area of law needed for your case. In addition, there are often exceptions and potential changes to results that occur due to facts that you may think are trivial or unimportant. This article should not be taken in any way as legal advice on your specific legal matter.
NOTICE: This blog and all materials on our website constitute advertisement materials, and the promulgation of such materials is meant of the residents of the State of California only. The attorneys and this firm to not practice law in any other state. In addition, the promulgation of these articles does not in any way create an attorney-client relationship and any inquiries and information you may send to the attorneys should be general and not specific, as it is not confidential.