By Randy S. Margulis | Published February 29, 2024 | Posted in Child Custody | Tagged Tags: forensic evaluation, home visit, visitation | Comments Off on The Role of Child Custody Evaluators in New York Divorces
Child custody evaluators serve an important function in New York divorces where children are involved. When parents are unable to reach a consensus, a child custody evaluator can assemble forensic evidence to help the court make an informed decision. The primary objective of a forensic evaluation is to assess the child’s emotional, mental and physical Read More
Read MorePeople who divorce usually want to part ways and move on with their lives. However, this freedom is limited when minor children are involved. A custodial parent — the one with whom the child lives primarily — cannot deny the other parent their allowed parenting time with the child. This can be a point of Read More
Read MoreChild custody and visitation can be among the most contentious and emotionally charged aspects of a divorce. Judges must decide these issues with a view to promoting the child’s best interests. In New York, judges routinely utilize appointed custody evaluators to help determine what is best for a child, especially as concerns protection from possible Read More
Read MoreCo-parenting after divorce or separation is not without its challenges, even if both parents get along. But child custody arrangements can deteriorate rapidly when one parent violates the other’s rights. In New York, there is a public policy of encouraging a continued relationship between parents and children after a divorce or separation. This often means Read More
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