Parent Coordinator
Parenting Coordinator (PC) is a non-confidential, child centered process for conflicted divorced and divorcing parents. The PC may make temporary decisions, within the scope of the court order or by the stipulation of the parties, to help high-conflict parents who have demonstrated an inability or unwilling to make parenting decisions on their own.
Parenting Coordinator can assist you and another Parent in resolving on-going parenting disagreements.
The following text is believed to be the exact statutory language concerning North Carolina Parenting Coordinators. PC’s are court appointed and granted certain powers and responsibilities by the Court. High conflict custody disputes are characterized by a pattern of any of the following:
§ 50‑90. Definitions.
excessive litigation;
anger and distrust between the parties;
verbal abuse;
physical aggression and threats of physical aggression; and
difficulty communicating about the minor children.
Authority of parenting coordinator.
(a) The authority of a parenting coordinator shall be specified in the court order appointing the parenting coordinator and shall be limited to matters that will aid the parties:
(1) Identify disputed issues.
(2) Reduce misunderstandings.
(3) Clarify priorities.
(4) Explore possibilities for compromise.
(5) Develop methods of collaboration in parenting.
(6) Comply with the court’s order of custody, visitation, or guardianship.
Pamela Parker, PhD, LMFT is a North Carolina Certified Parent Coordinator