Custody evaluations can feel terrifying — especially when you don’t fully understand why they happen or what they mean for your parenting rights.

In this episode, Sam and Leah break down the top 10 most common reasons custody evaluations are ordered, from high-conflict co-parenting and mental-health concerns to relocation requests and parental-alienation claims. You’ll hear how the process works, what the court is really looking for, and how to protect your peace through it all.

Whether you’re facing an evaluation now or want to be prepared for anything down the road, this conversation will help you feel more informed, grounded, and confident.

👉 Want to go deeper? Inside The Next Chapter membership, custody expert Renee Rodriguez is teaching an exclusive workshop — Custody Evaluations 101 — where she walks you through what evaluators are really looking for, how to prepare without overthinking, and how to advocate for yourself with calm, grounded confidence.

Join today for instant access to this workshop and dozens more designed to help divorced moms navigate co-parenting, rebuild confidence, and move forward with strength — not fear.

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