Clint Lawson Family Law

The Court may order the parties in a disputed child custody case to submit to a psychological examination. Usually the Judge appoints a mental health expert to conduct the examination and the parties are responsible for 50% of the cost of the evaluation. However, this is not always the case and we will need to discuss the matter with each client individually. The cost averages between $5,000.00 and $8,000.00. The evaluator will evaluate the parties and the children and make a recommendation to the Court as to which parent should have primary conservatorship of the children. The evaluator can also request additional testing (such as drug tests) and information to verify information received in the course of the testing and interviews.

You can make the first meeting with Attorney Clint Lawson time-effective if you are organized ahead of time. Feel free to call ahead to discuss what paperwork and information might be worthwhile to have with you. Our divorce law firm has a client intake form already prepared which you may complete at the office, but you may save time by completing it before the meeting.