Ongoing, practical support for separated parents who have parenting arrangements in place but continue to experience conflict or communication difficulties in day-to-day co-parenting.
Enquire NowParental coordination is a child-focused service designed for separated parents who already have Court Orders or parenting plans in place, but who continue to experience ongoing conflict, communication difficulties or difficulties implementing their arrangements in day-to-day life.
Unlike Family Dispute Resolution, which creates parenting agreements, parental coordination helps parents put existing agreements into practice, reducing conflict, improving communication and keeping children's wellbeing at the centre.
This service is particularly suited to parents in high-conflict situations where frequent disagreements are affecting the children and making co-parenting difficult for all involved.
FDR and parenting mediation focus on creating an initial agreement. Parental coordination is an ongoing, structured process designed to support the practical implementation of that agreement over time. Sessions are future-focused and solution-oriented rather than focused on the past.
It is important to note that parental coordination sessions are generally not confidential in the same way as FDR. We discuss this clearly with all participants at the outset. Parental coordination is available as individual sessions or as a structured program over a set period.
We discuss your situation, the existing parenting arrangements in place and whether parental coordination may be appropriate for your circumstances.
We meet separately with each parent to understand their perspective and explain the process and its expectations clearly.
Structured, facilitated sessions focused on practical communication, implementation of arrangements and reducing conflict. Sessions can be individual or joint depending on what is most appropriate.
Progress is reviewed regularly. The duration and structure of the program is tailored to each family's needs and circumstances.
Please note: Parental coordination sessions are generally not confidential in the same way as FDR. This service provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Seek independent legal advice for your specific situation.
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