Stipulation And Order For Appointment And Payment Of Court Evaluator {FAM-FCS006}

LASC FCS 006 - STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT AND PAYMENT OF COURT EVALUATOR. This is a Los Angeles Superior Court form used when parties stipulate to the appointment of a court evaluator in a child custody or visitation dispute. Pursuant to Family Code § 3111, the evaluator conducts an investigation and prepares a report for the court regarding the best interests of the minor child(ren). The stipulation outlines evidentiary agreements concerning the report, procedures for subpoenas and depositions, confidentiality restrictions, and payment terms. Under Family Code § 3112, the court allocates responsibility for the required deposit (typically $1200) and remaining costs between the parties. The evaluation does not begin until the deposit is received. For Mandatory Use. www.FormsWorkflow.com