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When and why should I use an Oregon custody evaluation?

When and why should I use an Oregon custody evaluation?

What is an Oregon custody evaluator, and when should a parent use one in a custody or divorce case? The reasons to use a custody evaluator are complicated, especially because hiring one can be costly on top of the other expenses related to the case. Choosing whether or not to hire an evaluator is important decision to make during your matter, and it’s one that parents shouldn’t make alone. In this video, Founding Attorney Lewis Landerholm talks about why a family law attorney is necessary to determine whether your specific case is the right situation to involve an Oregon custody evaluator.

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