Family Law Term

Parenting Coordinator

Definition

A professional appointed to help high-conflict parents resolve day-to-day disputes about parenting without going back to court. Has limited decision-making authority.

Related terms

Overnights
The number of nights a child spends with each parent per year. Critical in child support calculations: more overnights with the non-custodial parent can reduce the support obligation.
Parental Alienation
When one parent systematically turns a child against the other parent through manipulation, bad-mouthing, or interference with the relationship. Courts take this seriously.
Parenting Plan
A detailed agreement outlining custody schedules, holidays, decision-making authority, communication rules, transportation, and dispute resolution procedures.
Parenting Time
The scheduled time a non-custodial parent spends with their child. Also called "visitation." Can include weekday dinners, weekends, holidays, and summer schedules.
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