Guidelines for Custody Evaluations
by David S. Pollock, Attorney at Law
Treat the psychologist with respect. Be friendly, sincere and candid. Smile. Approach the evaluation as you would approach a job interview. Do not become defensive. Do not treat the psychologist as a confidante. Statements that you make to the psychologist are NOT confidential.
NEVER say anything negative about the other parent or his or her family. Emphasize the good things about your children and your relationship with them. Demonstrate your knowledge about their interests, friends, teachers, academic pursuits and after school activities. If the psychologist asks you about the other parentis negative qualities, stick to the facts. Describe a specific incident without commentary and let the psychologist draw his or her own conclusion.
