Does FMRS provide evaluations to be used in child custody hearings?
A. FMRS Health Systems, Inc. provides evaluation and treatment services as medically necessary based on a diagnosable condition and symptomatology. In general, FMRS does not complete evaluative services that are not medically necessary as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Child custody evaluations, including parental fitness evaluations are not considered medically necessary and typically require completion by professionals with specialized training in conducting child custody and parental fitness evaluations.