The course of the divorce process is commonly one of conflict. In addition to heightened anger, anxiety, and diminished communication,
there is also sadness or depression for one or both of the partners. The children can also be affected as well with sadness or depression.
Although the majority of parents significantly diminish their anger and conflict within a couple of years, many do not. They continue to
engage in conflict in the years following the divorce.
Generally, these groups of parents are not able to settle their child-related disputes. Neither in custody mediation, through lawyer-assisted
negotiations, or on their own. Instead, they turn to litigation and utilize disproportionate resources. Some may even develop (or have)
psychological problems, which may interfere with their parenting. In addition to possibly exposing their children to intense conflict
and/or domestic violence.
Parenting Coordination is a non-adversarial dispute resolution process. It is either court-ordered or agreed upon by the parties involved.
Parties who have an ongoing pattern of high conflict, and/or litigation about their children.