Many misconceptions surround Maryland child custody evaluations. These misconceptions unnecessarily alarm many co-parents going through a custody establishment or custody modification proceeding. The truth is that a Maryland child custody evaluation can be very helpful to the court in contested custody proceedings. A Maryland child custody evaluation allows a neutral professional to gauge what arrangement…
Custody disputes between parents can be extremely difficult especially in cases of contentious divorces or separations. To help the court make a custody determination, a Maryland Child Custody Evaluation may be ordered by a Maryland Circuit Court Judge or Magistrate. One or both parents may voluntarily request the assistance of a Maryland Child Custody Evaluator….