EXCLUSIVE: Judge Orders Evaluator In Jesse James' Child Custody Case
Posted on Nov 19, 2010 @ 01:00PM
The bitter custody battle between Jesse James and Janine Lindemulder continued in court Friday as a judge granted a “730 Evaluation” in an attempt to end the contention between the parties, RadarOnline.com has learned.
James did not attend the hearing held in Judge David Belz’s courtroom at the Santa Ana Justice Center although Lindemulder was present.
In California, a “730 Evaluation" can be described as an in-depth study and investigation of the "family, it’s members, and/or prospective members" and their relationship with the children.
The evaluation is carried out by an "evaluator" with the intent of helping the court determine what custody, visitation, and/or parenting arrangement would be in the "best interest of the children."
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On Friday, Lindemulder's lawyer, Richard Masson, contended that James had "no intention" of allowing the mother and daughter to establish a bond.
James lawyer, John Schilling, countered that it was Lindemulder's behavior which had prevented this from happening in recent times.
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Schilling argued that the previous evaluator, Dr. Busey, should carry out any new assessment of the couple but Masson contented that his client wanted somebody new to look at the case.
Judge Belz said: "The problem here is we have no trust between the parties.
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"If ever there was a case that needs intervention, it is this one.
"We have to focus 100 per cent on Sunny and what her best interests are."
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Interestingly, John Schilling admitted that James finances were "in flux just now" while the court heard about pending income declarations on the motorcycle mogul’s behalf.
Both parties agreed that Dr. Mann would carry out the new 730 evaluation and that James will pay for it.
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The judge ordered that Lindemulder get her daughter for Thanksgiving with her family in Oregon, if Sunny can be accompanied on the flight.
James was given two weeks to pay outstanding legal fees of over $50,000.00 to Lindemulder’s attorney.
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Following the hearing, Lindemulder tells RadarOnline.com, “I'm happy about the 730 Evaluation and that I will see Sunny for Thanksgiving but we have been here so many times before, I will believe it when I see it.”
The parties are scheduled to be back in court in February 2011 for the status of the 730 Evaluation.
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If Janine really wants her she would go to TX and get Sunny.It should be interesting to see what KVD will say in the interview for the evaluation as a prospective family member since she is his gf & shes said kids are not for her (good stepmommy).
Posted Sat, 11/20/2010 - 8:02pm
He'll make sure no one is available to accompany Sunny on that flight. You can be sure about that.
Posted Sat, 11/20/2010 - 12:36pm
I thought Kat was back with Nikki Six.
Posted Sat, 11/20/2010 - 12:33pm
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Posted Sat, 11/20/2010 - 10:37am
he's with Kat why not move to CA. It would make every1 happy.The papz are bad but isnt it worse to be aprt frm ur love.Doubt Kat will move to TX and leave her business&limelife.Poor Sunny spendng the holidays away frm TX.
Posted Fri, 11/19/2010 - 8:46pm
That is correct. His priorities need to be in check. Is KAT who he is jepordizing everything for and all the reality show junk and book signing she is doing. She should give Corey and Nikki all the credit for her success to date.
Posted Fri, 11/19/2010 - 8:13pm
That the mom attends all hearings, while James does not, indicates to me that the mother is indeed interested in the custody of her child and that James, in fact, is not. To determine the custody of my child, you can be sure I would be present.
Posted Fri, 11/19/2010 - 5:23pm