Divorce and separation are difficult to navigate, especially when children are involved. If you have trouble coming to an agreement with your ex-spouse about your custody agreement, parent coordination and family counseling can help.

What Does a Parenting Coordinator Do?

First, a parenting coordinator will help parents come up with a plan for how to enact their custody agreement. This can include where visitation will take place, where children will go to school, what items will be transported back and forth between homes, and whether any outside intervention is necessary, like seeing a psychologist or going to family therapy. 

Parenting coordinators can also help parents figure out how to convey these plans to their children. This can be a challenging process that many parents aren’t prepared for. Parenting coordinators have lots of experience in this area and can coach you through these hard conversations.

Lastly, these coordinators can provide resources that parents might need to help their children succeed. If the child needs family counseling or has a developmental disorder, they’ll give you resources to deal with this. They can also put you in touch with organizations that can help you with what you’re going through.

How Do You Hire a Parenting Coordinator?

Both parties will need to work together to pick a parenting coordinator. This ensures that the person chosen is neutral. Make sure the coordinator has experience with patients like you and will make you feel comfortable. You can search for coordinators online, or your lawyer might have some suggestions.

Once you’ve chosen your parenting coordinator, they’ll draw up an agreement that covers aspects like who will pay for their services, how long the agreement lasts, and how everyone will communicate. Once you both sign, the process can begin.

If you’re looking for a reliable family psychologist, visit Feinberg & Associates in Lexington, KY. They provide parenting coordination services, as well as family counseling, marriage counseling, and child therapy. They’ll enable you and the other parent of your child to work cooperatively in your co-parenting efforts. Visit their website or call (859) 233-3390 to schedule an appointment.