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REENA SOMMER'S BIO</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.strategicdivorceplanners.com/divorce1.html" target="_blank">FREE ARTICLES</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.strategicdivorceplanners.com/econtact.html" target="_blank">CONTACT US</a></li> </ul> </div> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://forms.aweber.com/form/34/228214634.js"></script> </td> <td width="732" valign="top" bgcolor="#CED3E6" style="border-left:2px solid white; border-right:2px solid white;"> <h5><strong>WHAT CAN I DO TO ENSURE THAT MY CLIENT IS WELL PREPARED FOR A CUSTODY EVALUATION?</strong></h5> <p>A parent's confusion and anxiety in anticipation of and during the custody evaluation process should not be overlooked. The reality is - most parents are poorly informed about a custody evaluation and therefore, they are also ill prepared for it. Many parents do not even know what a custody evaluation is all about or what is expected of them. Others have expectations about the custody evaluation process that are inconsistent with what will actually occur. Being poorly informed could have have an adverse impact on what is hoped to be a positive outcome in a custody evaluation. </P> <P>To assist your client prepare for a custody evaluation - especially those you have concerns about - it is advisable that the client has a consultation regarding the specific aspects of the custody evaluation process. Apart from learning about the custody evaluation process and what to expect, a client will also learn how to conduct him or herself during the custody evaluation interviews. In addition to being properly informed, another critical factor in achieving a positive outcome in a custody evaluation is knowing how to effectively interact with the custody evaluator involved. Even when using an established protocol for custody evaluations, custody evaluators tend to have their own style or way of doing things. This means that a parent must know how to be responsive to the custody evaluator's specific way of conducting the custody evaluation. For example, it is important to know how to appropriately respond to questions asked and also to know what kind of information should be provided to the custody evaluator and when it is best to provide it. It is important that the client learns how to communicate his or her concerns about the other parent without coming across as "bad-mouthing".</p> <P>Since there is no blueprint or template for how to get through a custody evaluation, it is important that a client learns how to be appropriately responsive to the custody evaluator.</p> <br><br><br><br> <h4><strong>Need More Information?</strong> </h4> <p>Everyone's concerns are unique. For that reason, Dr. Reena Sommer invites you to call her <i>without obligation</i> for a 15-minute consultation to receive some initial direction about your specific concerns. You can reach Dr. Sommer directly by calling her at <b>281.534.3923</b>. </p> <br><p>*FYI: We are not attorneys nor are we members of any bar in any state. We do not offer legal advice nor do we present ourselves as doing so. 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