A Parental Responsibilities Evaluator is a neutral third-party professional. This person, by statute, must be a psychologist or mental health expert and have specified training. A PRE is appointed by the Court to assess family dynamics and provide recommendations regarding parenting time and decision-making responsibilities. Their primary focus is the welfare and best interests of the child.

Your divorce or custody case has begun. You attended your Initial Status Conference, and now you have had a custody expert appointed. A custody expert can be either a CFI (Child and Family Investigator) or a PRE (Parental Responsibilities Evaluator). For an introductory conversation on a CFI vs. a PRE, check out this article. After the initial deposit is paid, the next step is likely a large packet of paperwork the CFI or PRE wants you to fill out. Then you will schedule your initial interview.