Parenting Coordinator
A professional appointed to help high-conflict parents implement custody orders and resolve ongoing disputes.
Example
The parenting coordinator helped them resolve schedule conflicts without returning to court.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Parenting Coordinator (used in several provinces; ON, BC, and AB have established PC programs).
Jurisdiction Variations
FLORIDA
Parenting Coordinator (codified in FL Statute §61.125)
Florida specifically codifies parenting coordinator authority
COLORADO
Parenting Coordinator / Decision-Maker
Colorado allows parenting coordinators to make binding decisions on day-to-day disputes
Related Terms
parallel-parentingparenting-planmediator