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A child custody evaluation is a process by which the court appoints a mental health professional (such as a psychologist) who evaluates both parents and the child and makes a recommendation to the court regarding custody and visitation arrangements in the best interest of the child. Child custody evaluations are common in divorce and other child custody litigation.

In Arkansas, a child custody evaluation is a tool used by the court to assist in making decisions about custody and visitation arrangements that are in the best interest of the child. During this process, the court may appoint a qualified mental health professional, such as a psychologist, to conduct an evaluation of the family situation. The evaluator will assess each parent's ability to care for the child, the child's relationship with each parent, and any other factors that may affect the child's well-being. The mental health professional will then provide a report with recommendations to the court. Arkansas state statutes and family law guidelines dictate the specifics of how these evaluations are to be conducted and how much weight they carry in the court's final decision. The primary consideration in any custody decision in Arkansas is the best interest of the child, and the evaluation is a significant factor in determining what arrangement will best serve that interest.

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