Parenting Coordination and Skills for High-Conict Families
Parenting Coordination has been growing rapidly around the United States and other countries along with the increase in high-confict families during and after a divorce. This article explains the background of parenting coordination; how the authority of the parenting coordinator originates; the role of the parenting coordinator after orders (both interim and final) have been made; its effectiveness; and some of the key issues to consider and why—in addition to helping families make decisions—it presents an opportunity for families to learn skills that will help them help themselves in the long run.