Custody evaluator appointment at party request or on court's own motion

At the request of either party, or on the court’s own motion, a custody evaluator may be appointed in any custody or parenting time proceeding. The parties may agree to use a custody evaluator, subject to approval by the court, or the court may designate a custody evaluator for the parties to use. Source: SL 2026, ch 248 (Supreme Court Rule 26-07), eff. July 1, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026