Parents interested in learning more about parenting coordinators may wish to review a recent article by Rachel Emma Silverman of The Wall Street Journal entitled A Referee for Mom and Dad.
The article discusses the scope of a parenting coordinator's responsibilities, as well as how their participation in family cases may be a benefit or a burden.
To learn more visit: online.wsj.com/article/SB119016372021831914.html
In some divorce cases, even after the divorce decree is signed, high levels of conflict and animosity remain between the parents. These are the parties who cannot seem to stay off the court’s docket and continue to seek official intervention for all kinds of matters even after the case is closed. Unfortunately, legal pleadings, motions and hearings will do nothing to solve the underlying problems.
Where such circumstances exist, the court on its own motion, or on the motion of one the parties may, appoint a parenting coordinator. The parenting coordinator is an individual who serves as a non-judicial referee between the parties and acts as a third party neutral. This concept is similar to mediation. He/She will meet with each parent individually and the children (if age appropriate) before attempting to work with the parties to fashion a solution.
A parenting coordinator is usually trained in family dynamics, mental health, children’s issues, adolescent issues, and communications. The coordinator’s job is to assist the parties come to an agreement. A parenting coordinator’s recommendations are not final or binding until both parties and the court accept the agreement. The costs for a parenting coordinator ranges based on the individual’s education and level of experience, but it is certainly less expensive than an endless barrage of motions and attorney’s fees.Enter keywords:
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