The mental and physical condition of the parents is considered in every custody and visitation case. By statute, the court is required to take this into account. However, this does not mean that a mental health evaluation of the other parent is automatically granted. Custody and visitation cases are among the few situations where one parent may question the fitness of the other parent. In such cases, allegations can arise, and obtaining a mental health evaluation is possible, but only in appropriate circumstances where a legitimate mental health issue is present and hasn’t yet been addressed.
