What are Child Custody Evaluations?
Child custody evaluation processes are the compilations of information and formulation of themes, opinions and recommendations about custody of a child and parenting by an adult. Child custody evaluators are qualified professionals specializing in the field of mental health who also specialize in the field of parenting and child custody. For most part, it is an evaluation process assessing the capabilities of parents to carry out their physical care and legal decision-making duties. Child custody evaluation processes also deal with the domestic environment especially evidences that prove child and domestic abuse, drug and substance abuse and child abuse. Evaluators carry out their jobs through a systematic, scientific, inspective and investigative nature.
