Parenting Consultant (PC)

A PC resolves a broad spectrum of parenting disputes without expensive and adversarial legal processes. Use of a PC is decided by mutual agreement of the parents and formalized in a court order. PCs have authority over many types of parenting disputes including but not limited to: parenting time, holiday schedules, communication, school placement, education, activities, medical protocols, transfers, childcare, and discipline. PCs have authority to enforce, interpret, and clarify existing court orders and Parenting Plans. They may also address parenting issues and circumstances which are not specifically identified in an existing court order or Parenting Plan. A PC is typically contracted for an ongoing period of time, often for a year or more. During this time, either parent may submit a disputed parenting issue to the PC for resolution. The PC process is a combination of coaching, facilitation and decision making. After coaching and conferring with both parents (and any other persons who may contribute to the solution), the PC either facilitates an agreement or renders a legally binding parenting decision. The process is efficient, timely, cost-effective, and intended to minimize conflict, promote fairness, and improve parenting relationships.

“This couldn’t have happened nearly as smoothly without your considerable help, advice & experience. We knew that getting this divorce might be a rather dicey process but you helped make it considerably less stressful.”
Jason B. – Scott County