Monday, May 13, 2019

Ways Of Impressing A Custody Evaluator

By Laura Cooper


The separation between parents will in most cases affect children as a decision has to be made on who will stay with them afterward. For a court to make this decision, a custody evaluator has to be involved. The person will conduct his own examination and use the findings to advise the court. The following are tips to impress him.

As a parent undergoing this assessment, your cooperation is very important as it will make the work easier for both parties. You will be required to answer questions, allow him to visit your home and kids and even give a list of people he can talk to. If you do not comply with the given orders and suggestions, you increase his chances of giving a report that favors your partner.

A large part of this research will involve answering the questions asked by this professional. It is very important that you answer all of them in an honest manner. As a trained officer, he has a lot of research skills and you do not know what he already knows. He also can tell when someone is not telling the truth. The last thing you want is a report that says you are not trustworthy.

Keeping time is a good way to prove that one is organized. Ensure that one is not late for the appointment and complete any given assignments on time too. The professional will also feel that you value his time as he works with a tight schedule and failing to show up on time will inconvenience him. Keep the dates and make the necessary adjustments to your schedule.

You should portray a good relationship between you and the kids. The court wants the children to end up with a parent they are happy being around. If he visits your home, it is good to prepare the food that they love and even play their favorite games together. If they make mistakes, correct them in a friendly manner.

As a parent, a big portion of your future plans should revolve around your children. When an expert inquires about your plans, he simply wants to know what you are willing to do for them to have a more comfortable life. The details you give him should be realistic and achievable. Do not make him feel that you are just making up your plan to impress him.

Try to be positive in your conversations. You should not spend a lot of time discussing the weaknesses of your partner. This is about the kids and not about your differences. If you do not focus on the children, the expert may conclude that you will not focus on them if given the custody. You will be too focused on getting back at your ex-partner.

The home environment will be closely assessed to see how conducive it is for the children. If one is living in an insecure neighborhood that is known for all the bad reasons, the chances of the report favoring him or her are very low. The professional will also be interested in whom you live with, their profession and character.




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