Custody eval is next month and I'm nervous

Apr 241 min read

Long story short me and my ex are going back to court because she wants to modify custody. We've been coparenting pretty well for 3 years but apparently she thinks the kids should be with her more during school year. My lawyer says we'll need a custody evaluation with a child psychologist. I'm worried they're gonna find something wrong with how I'm raising them or that my place isn't good enough. Anyone been through one of these? What should I expect and is there anything I should be doing now to prepare?

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RRyanRegularApr 25

The waiting period is the hardest part honestly. Try to stay calm and keep doing what you're doing with your kids. Courts can usually tell who's genuinely invested versus who's just going through the motions.

MMarcusNew DadApr 26

Man, I feel for you. I went through something similar two years ago and the anxiety leading up to it is real. My advice: document everything - every pickup, every activity you do with them, texts showing you're involved. The evaluator wants to see consistency and genuine effort. You've got this.

MMarcusNew DadApr 25

How long have you had current custody? That usually matters a lot in these cases. And definitely get a good family law attorney if you haven't already - worth every penny when custody is on the line.