A divorce is one of the most important things that you will ever go through in life. Not only is it often an extremely emotional process, it also directly affects your future and your children's future. For that reason, you want to make sure that you find the right divorce lawyer to represent you.You need someone who is able to support you emotionally and help you come out of the divorce with the best future possible. But finding the right divorce lawyer is sort of like finding the right significant other; it takes patience, knowing what you want and watching for red flags, among other things. Here are three simple tips for choosing the right divorce lawyer from a separation and divorce coach that were featured on the Huffington Post:1. Decide what kind of a divorce you want to get. There are some attorneys out there who are known for being fierce litigators, others who are great at reaching settlements early and more yet who fall somewhere in between. Knowing what kind of divorce you … [Read more...]
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What is a psychological evaluation in a child custody case?
If you are involved in a child custody matter in North Carolina, a psychological evaluation may be part of your case. They are only required in cases in which one party calls the mental health of the other party (or the parties' child) into question.In order to ask the other party to submit to a psychological evaluation a motion must be filed with the court. The purpose of the evaluation is often to determine if a psychological disorder exists, and possibly to recommend treatment. What is a custody evaluation in a child custody case?A custody evaluation is different from a psychological evaluation. It is used to make recommendations on custody arrangements, and it typically involves interviewing and testing both parents and children who are old enough.The parties can agree to a custody evaluation, or it can be ordered by the court.Although the court doesn't have to follow the recommendations made by the custody evaluator, it usually considers the evaluation to be an important … [Read more...]
