What does a Forensic Psychologist do in a CA Family Law case?
Elise D asked:
I’m asking the CA court for permission to move out of state for financial reasons. I have joint custody: our daughter lives with me and sees dad every other weekend.
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I’m asking the CA court for permission to move out of state for financial reasons. I have joint custody: our daughter lives with me and sees dad every other weekend.
My ex’s attorney has filed a request for a court appointed Forensic Psychologist. What will this mean? What will the forensic psychologist do?
And what does it mean to open up a “Discovery” in Family Law?
Thanks for any info!
January 14th, 2009 at 6:11 am
The psychologist will interview your daughter; most likely, you and your ex, and, possibly, the other members of your households. (Expect an hour appointment in his or her office.) Then s/he will write a report with their recommendation to the court.
Discovery is the court term for investigation.