What is a child custody evaluation in a Louisville divorce. When are these types of evaluations ordered by the Judge in a contested Louisville divorce case or post-degree modification case?
Family Court Judges in Kentucky are always focused upon the best interests of a child in a divorce case, child custody or visitation modification or move away or relocation request. The Court often needs the services of an expert professional to help to assess the parents and/or the child(ren) in order to gather evidence and relevant information and ultimately provide recommendations to the Court.
There are many reasons for the Judge to consider a child custody evaluation in a Louisville divorce or post-decree modification case. A child custody evaluation is very common in situations which involve allegations of domestic violence, abuse or neglect, children with special needs, a request by a co-parent to relocate out of the area or out of state, as well as issues such as drug or alcohol abuse.
A child custody evaluation in a Louisville divorce or custody case involves licensed professionals who are registered with the State of Kentucky and have completed appropriate licensing and training in order to serve the Court as an expert. The process will usually include interviews of every appropriate party including the parents and the child(ren) as well as important other witnesses such as extended family, teachers and therapists. The expert will often observe times when the child is with each parent and elements of that relationship as well as associated parenting skills.
You do not want to go through a child custody evaluation in a Louisville divorce or custody case without the experienced, proven representation of the divorce and family law attorneys at Dodd & Dodd. We will help you to prepare for this important process and provide important insights into how to conduct yourself and communicate with the Court’s appointed expert. We invite you to review the strong recommendations of our former clients and contact us or call 502-584-1108 to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced divorce and family law attorneys.
