Parenting Coordinator
A parenting coordinator is a neutral professional a Florida court can appoint to help parents carry out their parenting plan and resolve day-to-day disputes without returning to court. They assist with communication, scheduling, and minor disagreements, and may make limited recommendations or decisions if the parents agree or the court authorizes it. This role is most often used in high-conflict cases.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
A qualified neutral appointed under F.S. §61.125 to assist parents in implementing their parenting plan, facilitating dispute resolution and, where authorized, making limited determinations within the scope set by the court.
Example
Because their disputes kept ending up in front of the judge, the court appointed a parenting coordinator to manage scheduling conflicts.
Related Statutes
- 61.125
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