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Title: Justified reasons for a custody evaluation? Post by: Aiming4Kindness on February 26, 2018, 01:11:16 AM For those of you who have had to ask a judge to order a custody evaluation, what are the key messages and strategies you've found? What should be avoided?
Thanks tons. Title: Re: Justified reasons for a custody evaluation? Post by: ForeverDad on February 26, 2018, 12:18:20 PM Focus on the needs of the children. Yes, both parents will have complaints about the other but be the parent with practical requests and solutions to reduce conflict and seek a stable home for the child. While the conflict between parents does have an impact in a custody evaluation, it is a side issue. Of course, if the children are stuck in the middle of a parent's disputes or disparaging or invalidating remarks, that too is important to document.
I recall that my CE noted his observation of my parenting reported it was more relaxed and normal with our preschooler. I don't recall precisely what I did, just what I always did... . |