After a divorce, moderate-conflict and high-conflict parents may have difficulty co-parenting, working together, and complying with the parenting schedule. A parent coordinator can help.<\/p>\n

What is a parent coordinator?<\/h2>\n

A parent coordinator can help parents improve their communication and reduce conflict. Parent coordinators may be court-appointed or mutually agreed upon by the parties. Once custody has been determined, the parent coordinator will help the parents construct a co-parenting plan. In essence, the parent coordinator helps the parents resolve their conflicts in the best interest of the child\/ren.<\/p>\n

What does a parent coordinator do?<\/h2>\n

The parent coordinator implements the existing court orders, helps parents negotiate daily decision making, and develops guidelines for co-parenting. The parent coordinator meets with the parents \u2014 and may meet with the child\/ren \u2014 and interfaces with other professionals who are involved with the family. For instance, a parent coordinator can help the parents decide what sports a child should play or what to do when the child\u2019s activities conflict with parenting time arrangement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The parent coordinator does not change the custody arrangements and does not make any recommendations in relocation cases<\/a>. The parent coordinator does not provide therapy, counseling, or legal advice. Because the parent coordinator has limited authority, when an issue cannot be resolved it may be necessary to involve the court.<\/p>\n

Where can I find a parent coordinator in NJ?<\/h2>\n

I am a parent coordinator located in Livingston, New Jersey. Contact me<\/a> to discuss your parent coordination needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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