A Parent Responsibility Evaluation is a structured, court-informed assessment that helps clarify each parent’s ability to meet their child’s needs and support safe, stable parenting arrangements.
This service is appropriate for families involved in:
Divorce or separation
Parenting plan disputes
Custody or allocation of parental responsibilities cases
Court-involved parenting concerns
The goal of a PRE is to provide the court with an objective, professional understanding of the family system, parenting capacity, and the best interests of the child.
This service is appropriate for families involved in
Divorce or separation, parenting plan disputes, custody or allocation of parental responsibilities cases, court-involved parenting concerns.
The evaluation may include
Individual interviews with each parent
Clinical interviews with the child
Parent-child observations
Review of relevant legal and historical records
Collateral contact interviews
Assessment of parenting strengths, concerns, and family dynamics
Evaluation of co-parenting communication and decision-making
What to expect
Clients can expect a structured, neutral, and thorough process designed to gather information from multiple perspectives. The evaluation is focused on understanding the family system rather than providing therapy or advocacy for either parent.
A Parent Responsibility Evaluation is not therapy. This is a neutral role, court-appointed or court-involved and does not provide treatment or take sides. If therapeutic support is needed to help you through the process, referrals will be provided.
Outcome
At the conclusion of the evaluation, a written report will be provided to the court and/or attorneys with findings and recommendations related to parenting arrangements and the child’s best interests.
Parent responsibility evaluations through the turning counseling practice must have origination orders through Colorado at this time. Please email pre@turnercounselingpractice.org for current pricing, and timelines.
