NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT
CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA
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See § 6 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual concerning protection of sensitive data in filed documents. |
[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual.]
Motion for Child Custody Evaluation
This Motion for Child Custody Evaluation is brought by [name of movant], [party designation] [include if applicable: , and [name[s], [party designation[s]]. In support, Movant[s] show[s] that conservatorship or possession of and access to the child[ren] is a disputed issue among the parties to this suit, and the preparation of a child custody evaluation into the circumstances and condition of the child[ren] the subject of this suit [,/and] the parties to this suit [include if applicable: , and the residences of all parties requesting conservatorship of, possession of, or access to the child[ren] the subject of this suit] would be in the best interest of the child[ren].
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Include any or all of the following if applicable. |
The parties have agreed to a child custody evaluation [include if applicable: and have agreed that there is no need for a visit by the evaluator to any party’s residence].
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And/Or |
[Name] is a nonparent seeking conservatorship of the child[ren], and there is good cause for preparation of a child custody evaluation in that [specify good cause]. [Include if applicable: There is no need for a visit by the evaluator to the residence of any party.]
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And/Or |
Movant[s] believe[s] that [there is a need for visits by the evaluator to the residences of the parties/no visit by the evaluator to any party’s residence is needed].
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And/Or |
[Name] does not speak English as a primary language. Movant[s] request[s] that the child custody evaluator appointed be able to effectively communicate in [primary language of party] or that the child custody evaluator be assisted by a licensed or certified interpreter.
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Continue with the following. |
Movant[s] request[s] that the fees of the child custody evaluator [include if applicable: and any costs associated with obtaining the assistance of a licensed or certified interpreter] be paid by [[name[s]/[percent] percent by [name of movant] and [percent] percent by [name[s]].
Movant[s] request[s] that the Court order that the child custody evaluation report be sealed.
Movant[s] pray[s] that the Court grant this Motion for Child Custody Evaluation.
[Name]
Attorney for [name of movant]
State Bar No.:
[Email address]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Fax]
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Repeat for other movants if applicable. |
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For certificate of service, see form 21-11. |