Custody Evaluator

Custody Evaluators investigate familial situation to determine what’s in the best interests of the children. This evaluation can occur during a custody or divorce case. If parents aren’t able to agree on the custody of the children, a judge can order a custody evaluation. At the end, an evaluator makes recommendations for child custody and parenting time. The judge often finds them persuasive.

Stephanie Schwegel
Custody Evaluator

Stephanie Schwegel works full-time as a Guardian ad Litem, for the State of Minnesota, since 2018. As a Guardian ad Litem, she has experience and knowledge with Child Protection Cases, as well as Family Court Cases. In 2022 Ms. Schwegel became a Custody Evaluator under Catholic Charities. She has a bachelor’s degree in Education, completed Guardian ad Litem Training, as well as completing yearly ongoing training, she completed Guardian ad Litem Family Court Training in 2019, and completed Custody Evaluation Training, through the AFCC, in 2022. Ms. Schwegel has experience in both Child Protection Cases and highly conflicted Family Court Cases.