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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 20Pt. 1Ch. 2§ 20013 Court-Provided Evaluator Cost

§ 20013 Court-Provided Evaluator Cost

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§ 20013 Court-Provided Evaluator Cost

This law says the court must give a Family Law Evaluator for free to families who need one.

Key Takeaways

  • •The court pays for the Family Law Evaluator, not the parents.
  • •This helps families who can't afford to pay for this service.
  • •It's only for cases where the court decides it's needed.

Example

A mom and dad are fighting over who their kid should live with.

The court will give them a free person to help figure out what's best for the kid.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 20013 Court-Provided Evaluator Cost

The court shall provide the Family Law Evaluator at no cost to the parties. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

Family Law Evaluatorno cost

Related Statutes

  • § 20012 Family Law Evaluator Duties
  • § 20014 Unrepresented Party Notice
  • § 20017 Family Law Evaluator Qualifications
  • § 20020 Support Hearing Document Requirements
  • § 20026 Pilot Project Cost Savings

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 20013.
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