Parenting Coordination FAQ
Who
determines if Parenting Coordination is necessary?
Either party's lawyer may appeal the court to have a PC appointed
to the case. The judge may also make the determination to add parenting
coordination to the court order without an appeal. If either party is
interested in parenting coordination, he or she may request that his or her
lawyer write an appeal to appoint a PC. If both parties are in agreement,
Brooke Randolph is willing to discuss level I parenting coordination without a
court order; however the right to request an official appointment by the court
is reserved.
What does Parenting Coordination cost?
The fees of the Parenting Coordinator are split between both
parties, rather than each party paying for his or her own attorney. Gregory
Lane Legal Services offers a sliding fee scale to make Parenting Coordination
more widely available to the community. This fee scale is based on combined
annual income and number of dependents. In certain cases, a payment plan can
also be arranged. For more specific information regarding cost, please contact
Brooke Randolph.
Is Parenting Coordination available in languages other than English?
Gregory Lane Legal Services offers bilingual services to make
Parenting Coordination more widely available to the community. Brooke Randolph
is competent in Spanish but is not bilingual; however, translators for Spanish
and other languages are available at your request.
What types of issues can be addressed in Parenting Coordination?
Interpretation and scheduling of court-ordered parenting time (including
holiday's, summer plans, and minor adjustment or temporary changes to the
schedule); transportation and exchange of children, clothing, and other
essentials; education; extracurricular activities; religious training and
observation; roles of and contact with parent's significant others and
extended family; discipline; communication between parents and children;
communication between parents about the children; child's appearance; child's
physical and mental health care; and child care are all issues that are
often addressed in Parenting coordination.
What can a PC not do?
The PC will not act as therapist, custody evaluator, or legal
advisor to either party. Parenting Coordination addresses parenting issues,
child development, and conflict resolution; but cannot address financial
matters or substantively change parenting time or the order of the court.
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