1. (1) When performing parenting plan evaluations, psychologists must avoid dual relationships and situations that may create a conflict of interest by:

   1. (a) not conducting parenting plan evaluations in cases where the psychologist has served or can reasonably anticipate serving in a therapeutic role for the child or the child's immediate family, or has had other significant involvement that may compromise the psychologist's objectivity;
   2. (b) not accepting anyone involved in the parenting plan evaluation as therapy clients, either during or after the evaluation; and
   3. (c) being aware of the limitations, possible biases, and potential impact on an ongoing therapeutic relationship when asked to testify regarding a therapy client involved in a parenting plan case. If required to testify, the psychologist must limit testimony to factual issues and not provide expert opinion on parenting plan issues.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-136, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-136, MCA

History: NEW, 2001 MAR p. 1742, Eff. 9/7/01; TRANS, from Commerce, 2004 MAR p. 2282; AMD, 2026 MAR, Notice No. 2026-151, Eff. 5/9/26.