December 12, 2023
Exploring the Distinction between a Parenting Coordinator and a Mediator
In situations of separation or divorce, parents often encounter challenges when it comes to co-parenting their children. Seeking professional assistance can be beneficial, however understanding the roles of various professionals can be confusing. Two common figures involved in assisting families are Parenting Coordinators and Mediators....
September 28, 2022
Staying in your own lane: Can you be appointed as a parenting coordinator if you have worked with a family in another capacity?
One of the most common questions to arise about the parenting coordination process is whether a client’s family lawyer, family dispute resolution practitioner (FDRP), therapist or report writer can also act as their Parenting Coordinator. When separated couples are in conflict and cannot reach an...
August 09, 2022
What Parenting Coordinators are Not!
One of the most common misconceptions regarding parenting coordinators (PCs) is the suggestion that they can exercise delegated judicial power to make decisions of a binding nature. They cannot. So, what can and can’t PC’s do? The PC role is varied but it does not...
July 04, 2022
Why Every Family Law Firm Needs a Parenting Coordinator
Parenting Coordination is not a new discipline, having been used in the United States since the 1990s, however it has gained considerable traction in Australia over the last few years and is growing in popularity. As the Courts issue more Consent Orders to appoint a...
