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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.36.09.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="36" chapter_num="09" heading="Preparing for a Child Custody Evaluation.">
  <text>Before performing a child custody evaluation, a psychologist shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Obtain a copy of:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The court order; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An agreement signed by the parties;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Review the scope of the evaluation as defined by the court’s order or the signed agreement and insure that the order or agreement is consistent with the provisions of this chapter; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Obtain the necessary signed informed consent from the parties, which shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The scope of the custody evaluation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The process for conducting the child custody evaluation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Limits to confidentiality;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The basis and rate of fees and expenses for which the client will be responsible; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The timeline on which payments are due to the psychologist.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>