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Divorce
& Child Custody - What is a 730 Evaluation?
by Steven Carlson
In
California, a 730 evaluation can be described as an
in-depth study and analysis of a family, their children,
and the relationships within the family in the context
of a child custody and/or visitation dispute. A 730
evaluation is also known as a child custody evaluation
or child custody investigation. 730 evaluations are
specific to California in that the number "730" refers
to the California Evidence Code Section 730 under which
it is ordered.
In
legal terms, California Evidence Code Section §730 states:
"When
it appears to the court, at any time before or during
the trial of an action, that expert evidence is or may
be required by the court or by any party to the action,
the court on its own motion or on motion of any party
may appoint one or more experts to investigate, to render
a report as may be ordered by the court, and to testify
as an expert at the trial of the action relative to
the fact or matter as to which the expert evidence is
or may be required. The court may fix the compensation
for these services, if any, rendered by any person appointed
under this section, in addition to any service as a
witness, at the amount as seems reasonable to the court.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit
a person to perform any act for which a license is required
unless the person holds the appropriate license to lawfully
perform that act."
A
730 evaluation is typically conducted by a "child custody
evaluator," also known as a 730 evaluator or custody
evaluator. The 730 evaluator will play the role of the
investigator and look closely at the family dynamics
so he/she can provide the court with a 730 evaluation
report as evidence to help the court find the best possible
arrangement that reflects the overall best interest
of the child. The 730 evaluation report may be oral
or written and the 730 evaluator may be called to testify
or cross-examined at trial.
A
730 evaluation is generally ordered for a specific purpose
and usually within high-conflict or complicated child
custody cases where expert evidence is required. Before
agreeing to a 730 evaluation you will want to discuss
your particular case with a family law attorney in your
area to help you learn whether or not a 730 evaluation
is the right approach for you.
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