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Posted Jan 31st, 2012
Is it possible to have the mother mentally evaluated and if so how much would that cost me

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I have mediation coming up in the next week and i wondered if i could ask to have my daughters
mother mentally evaluated due to the fact that she has been hospitalized in the past because of her
schizophrenia.
Legal Topic Area: Family Law in CA

You'd need a court order and that order then needs the court to approve the mental health professional who is doing the assessment. So first you locate the professionals, then you file a motion with the court and request the order be made, and when you go to court you can provide the court with their names and (CV). The fees would vary, depend on the experience and expertise of the professional, likely as well, where you are in the state. Last one I did, in 2011, just under $3,000.


Answered on Feb 1st, 2012 at 1:49pm