Maryland SB222 establishes qualifications for child custody evaluators in family law cases.
Maryland SB222 amends family law to set qualifications for child custody evaluators. Evaluators must meet specific criteria, including experience in conducting or observing custody evaluations and knowledge of relevant topics. The bill allows courts to waive certain requirements for experienced evaluators. It also mandates that evaluators complete continuing education and comply with professional licensure conditions. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.
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