{"id":2870,"date":"2021-04-22T13:14:28","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T17:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/richrochlinlaw.com\/?p=2870"},"modified":"2021-04-22T13:14:48","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T17:14:48","slug":"meet-the-parent-coordinator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richrochlinlaw.com\/meet-the-parent-coordinator\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Parent Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2871 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/euxubi4x3ox.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Picture1.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"877\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/euxubi4x3ox.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Picture1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 877w, https:\/\/euxubi4x3ox.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Picture1-300x200.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/euxubi4x3ox.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Picture1-768x512.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/euxubi4x3ox.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Picture1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;w=160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/euxubi4x3ox.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Picture1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/euxubi4x3ox.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Picture1.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A parent coordinator \u2014 or &#8220;PC,&#8221; for short \u2014 fixes family feuds through the power of negotiation,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/patriciafersch\/2021\/04\/16\/does-a-parent-coordinator-help-in-high-conflict-custody-cases\/?sh=23f5af2177b0\">resolving conflicts<\/a>, disputes, and struggles based on your unique situation. This trained professional settles high-pressure scenarios outside of the courtroom by mending ruptured relationships and repairing broken bonds.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about working with a PC in Connecticut and how to solve your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/richrochlinlaw.com\/child-custody\/\">child custody<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/richrochlinlaw.com\/child-support\/\">child support<\/a>, or family-related issue.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a Connecticut Parent Coordinator?<\/h2>\n<p>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/work.chron.com\/duties-parenting-coordinator-16296.html\">parent coordinator<\/a>\u00a0is a legal professional who deals with all the issues that stem from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/richrochlinlaw.com\/divorce\/\">divorce<\/a>, separation, child custody, child support, spousal support, and other high-conflict family-related scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes a judge in Connecticut will appoint a parenting coordinator to resolve conflicts, but many parents select a PC as an\u00a0<em>alternative\u00a0<\/em>to court proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/richrochlinlaw.com\/\">qualified parent coordinator<\/a>\u00a0lets you communicate with your ex-partner more effectively in the following situations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre-custody litigation<\/li>\n<li>Post-custody litigation<\/li>\n<li>Negotiations for spousal support<\/li>\n<li>Negotiations for child support<\/li>\n<li>Other family-related issues that\u00a0you can resolve outside of the courtroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Working with a coordinator will benefit almost everyone in a high-conflict situation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You and your ex-partner can work with a neutral person to resolve complex issues such as child custody and child support.<\/li>\n<li>Your child doesn&#8217;t have to deal with the negative consequences of going through the family court process.<\/li>\n<li>A coordinator frees up court resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Recommended reading:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/richrochlinlaw.com\/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-your-divorce\/\"><em>How To Prepare Your Child for Your Divorce<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What Does a Connecticut PC Do?<\/h2>\n<h3>Creates a Parenting Plan<\/h3>\n<p>A PC helps you and your ex-partner agree on a parenting plan that includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visitation rights for you and your ex-partner<\/li>\n<li>Financial obligations for you and your ex-partner<\/li>\n<li>Where your child will go to school<\/li>\n<li>How you and your ex-partner will communicate (and when)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Improves Communication<\/h3>\n<p>Communication often breaks down during a divorce or separation. A PC facilitates interaction between you and your ex-partner so you can communicate your needs and concerns effectively.<\/p>\n<h3>Gives You More Time to Spend With Your Child<\/h3>\n<p>Some cases take months (or even years) to go through the family court. Working with a PC can reduce family law timelines considerably, meaning you have more time to spend with your child.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the Benefits of Using a Parenting Coordinator in Connecticut?<\/h2>\n<p>Few people realize that working with a PC is an effective alternative to the family court, which can often end up making family-related problems worse. Arguing in front of a judge is stressful for both parents. Plus, the long and laborious legal process can lead to resentment between you and your ex-partner, which could cause irreversible trauma to your child. Working with a PC can also be quicker than the family law process. Condensed capacity in Connecticut courts has caused an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcconnecticut.com\/investigations\/connecticut-family-court-cases-face-backlog-amid-pandemic\/2417942\/\">enormous backlog<\/a>\u00a0of cases similar to yours.<\/p>\n<p>A PC is a legal professional with years of conflict resolution experience and has more time to review your case and listen to both you and your ex-partner. The goal of parental coordination? To allow you and your ex to meet in the middle, putting the interests of your child first. A coordinator stays neutral the whole time, providing expert legal advice that you won&#8217;t get from anywhere else. As lawyers, they are bound by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/current\/pub\/titles.htm\">Connecticut law<\/a>, these professionals have completed the required training and certifications to practice in this state.<\/p>\n<p><em>Recommended reading:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/richrochlinlaw.com\/is-there-ever-a-right-time-for-divorce\/\"><em>Is There Ever a Right Time for Divorce?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>When Should You Use a Parenting Coordinator in Connecticut?<\/h2>\n<p>In the following scenarios:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communication has broken down between you and your ex-partner<\/li>\n<li>Your ex-partner is making unreasonable demands for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/richrochlinlaw.com\/separation-agreements\/\">separation<\/a>, divorce, custody, spousal support, or another high-conflict situation<\/li>\n<li>Your ex-partner wants to take you to court<\/li>\n<li>You want to resolve your family-related case quickly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When Shouldn&#8217;t You Use a Parenting Coordinator in Connecticut?<\/h2>\n<p>A parent with a history of violence might not suit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/practice\/guidelines\/parenting-coordination\">parental coordination<\/a>, according to the American Psychological Association (APA). If you have experienced psychological abuse, violence by coercion or control, or another type of violence or intimidation, an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/richrochlinlaw.com\/\">experienced family attorney in Connecticut<\/a>\u00a0will provide you with alternative legal options.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Word<\/h2>\n<p>Although a relatively recent phenomenon in Connecticut, parenting coordinators have become the go-to option for many parents who want to resolve high-conflict issues without going to court. Working with one of these highly qualified professionals provides you with multiple conflict resolution opportunities so you can move on with your life.<\/p>\n<p><em>Are you looking for a family law attorney in Connecticut? Rich Rochlin Law is the award-winning divorce and family law firm that helps you navigate divorce, separation, custody, child support, and other issues. Call (860) 357-9158 or\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/richrochlinlaw.com\/contact\"><em>click here<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0to learn more.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; A parent coordinator \u2014 or &#8220;PC,&#8221; for short \u2014 fixes family feuds through the power of negotiation,\u00a0resolving conflicts, disputes, and struggles based on your unique situation. This trained professional settles high-pressure scenarios outside of the courtroom by mending ruptured relationships and repairing broken bonds. 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