NEWS & RESOURCES
July 12, 2023
Which matters would benefit from Parenting Coordination (PC)
When and why a matter might be referred to PC The parenting coordination (PC) process may benefit certain matters once they have reached a final parenting plan, or Order. Sometimes PC is part of final orders. It may have been forecasted that the parents may...
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...
July 04, 2022
Parenting Coordination is not Therapy
As a relatively ‘new kid on the block’ in terms of the Australian family law system, parenting coordination is still somewhat misunderstood. There seems to be a general perception within the broader legal and dispute resolution fields that parenting coordination is a form of therapy,...
June 27, 2022
Making Lemonade When Life Serves Up Lemons: Could Parenting Co-Ordination Be An Ingredient?
Need a recipe to assist some of your clients make lemonade when they feel they are served a life of lemons? Following a parenting plan during and after a divorce or separation can be difficult for some. A parenting agreement has been developed or has...
