THE PARENTING COORDINATION PROCESS Clause Samples

THE PARENTING COORDINATION PROCESS. A. Role of the Parenting Coordinator: The parents understand that the Parenting ▇▇▇▇▇▇- ▇▇▇▇▇’s role is to help parents resolve their differences regarding their child(▇▇▇) and their child(▇▇▇)’s care in a manner that serves the best interest of their child(▇▇▇), minimizes conflict between parents that could harm their child(▇▇▇) and fosters cooperation between parents. The Parenting Coordinator may assess the situation and educate the parents as necessary regarding child development and communication, and facilitate communication between the parents and others involved with their child(▇▇▇). The Parenting Coordinator may coach parents on strategies of interacting effectively with each other and their children, refer fam- ily members to other resources and professionals, mediate disputes between parents, and make final decisions if at any time the parents fail to reach a mediated agreement. B. Process of Mediation: The Parenting Coordinator may mediate between the parents as necessary, that is, help the parents to make their own decisions, but the role of Parenting Coordinator is not exclusively as a mediator nor is it providing pure mediation services which require the Parenting Coordinator to be neutral and to maintain confidentiality. The Parent- ing Coordinator may assist parents in considering options, examining priorities, and offering suggestions. C. Decisions by the Parenting Coordinator: The goal is for the parents to reach agreements. In the event that the parents are unable to reach a satisfactory resolution of a dispute, the Parenting Coordinator shall make a binding decision and make recommendations for imple- ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ said decision by the parties.