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What Is a Custody Evaluation and When Should I Request One?

What Is a Custody Evaluation and When Should I Request One?

by | Oct 10, 2023 | Blogs By Chelsey A. Butchard, Child Custody, Divorce in Washington, Family Law, Legal Separation, Non-Marital Relationships, Parenting Plan

What is a Custody Evaluation? A Custody Evaluation (often referred to as Bilateral Custody or Parenting Evaluation) is an evaluation that is completed by a licensed psychologist. Depending on the issues that are present in the case, the evaluations can vary from...
What is a Guardian ad Litem and When Should I Request One?

What is a Guardian ad Litem and When Should I Request One?

by | Mar 6, 2023 | Blogs By Chelsey A. Butchard, Child Custody, Divorce in Washington, Family Law, Legal Separation, Non-Marital Relationships, Parenting Plan

A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in the family law realm is a trained and certified professional who represents the best interests of your child(ren). The type of GAL used in family law matters is oftentimes referred to as a Title 26 GAL. Title 26 refers to the Domestic...