If my expert testifies on my behalf and my childs other parent also presents expert testimony affirming good parenting skills, how will the court know whom to believe?
In fact, both experts may be correct, in that both of you may have a great deal to offer your child(ren). Your point is well taken, however, in that if the testimony of the two experts is contradictory, the judge may then find it necessary to appoint a third expert to evaluate both parties, a further expense of time, money, and energy. This is one good reason to seek court appointment of one expert at the outset.
