The
evaluator recommended that the
custody of D and E be immediately and temporarily changed to the father for two months while the mother
sought therapy for herself and C. However, the court denied that recommendation but did order visitations to begin immediately for all three
children.
All of the above - noted helpful information should aid attorneys representing abused parents or the
children in
custody cases involving DV and SA in selecting
custody evaluators, obtaining useful orders from judges, crafting cross examination of
evaluators once they have written their reports to the court, and
seeking the protection their clients need.