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Parenting after separation or divorce can be challenging, especially when communication and decision-making become sources of conflict. At Maryland Mediation Services, we offer Parenting Coordination to help families navigate these challenges, reduce stress, and create a healthier co-parenting environment for everyone involved—especially the children.
Parenting Coordination is a child-focused dispute resolution process that helps parents resolve disagreements, implement parenting plans, and improve communication. A trained parenting coordinator acts as a neutral third party, guiding parents to collaborate more effectively while prioritizing the needs and best interests of their children.
Parenting Coordination is designed to:
Parenting Coordination is ideal for families who:
Initial Assessment
The process begins with an assessment of the family’s dynamics, challenges, and goals. This ensures that the coordinator understands your unique situation.
Conflict Resolution and Communication Skills
The parenting coordinator facilitates discussions to resolve current disputes and provides tools for better communication moving forward.
Parenting Plan Implementation
The coordinator assists in clarifying or modifying parenting plans to ensure they meet the needs of the children and align with the parents’ schedules.
Ongoing Support
In cases of continued conflict, the parenting coordinator can provide ongoing guidance to help parents address new challenges as they arise.
At Maryland Mediation Services, we understand that co-parenting after separation can be one of the most difficult transitions a family faces. Our trained parenting coordinators:
Susan Saunders is a skilled conflict resolution expert specializing in family mediation. With over a decade of experience and extensive certifications, Susan has worked with numerous families to resolve complex disputes, particularly in high-conflict situations involving mental health and addiction challenges. Her compassionate, solution-focused approach aims to foster peaceful resolutions that prioritize the well-being of all parties involved.
Don Saunders is a Florida Certified Mediator with extensive experience in helping families navigate the complexities of uncontested divorce. With a strong background in business and conflict resolution, Don has mediated hundreds of cases, focusing on creating amicable agreements that save time, reduce stress, and avoid the costs of litigation.
Parenting Coordination is a child-centered process designed to help parents resolve disputes, implement parenting plans, and improve communication. It is guided by a trained neutral professional who works to reduce conflict and prioritize the well-being of the children.
Parenting Coordination is most helpful for families experiencing high-conflict co-parenting situations. If communication is difficult, disagreements are frequent, or the children are caught in the middle of disputes, Parenting Coordination can provide valuable support.
While mediators focus on resolving specific disputes and are often involved for a short duration, parenting coordinators provide long-term assistance to help parents implement agreements, improve communication, and address ongoing challenges in co-parenting.
Parenting Coordination can be either court-ordered or voluntarily agreed upon by parents. Courts may order Parenting Coordination in cases involving ongoing conflict to help parents work together more effectively.
A Parenting Coordinator can help address a variety of co-parenting challenges, including:
If you’re ready to reduce conflict, improve communication, and create a healthier environment for your children, Maryland Mediation Services is here to help. Parenting Coordination provides families with the support they need to resolve disputes and move forward with confidence.
