Co-Parent Coordinating &
Parent Coordination
During the divorce process tensions can become high and anger between the spouses can turn into conflict around their parenting responsibilities. Or sometimes, many divorcing couples can simply find it difficult to effectively communicate with one another. The role of a coordinator was designed to help parents find a way to navigate the often tumultuous task of parenting their children post-divorce.
For more than a decade, Shana Schwartz has played a role in helping divorced parents create an agreed-upon plan for raising the children. Shana specializes in this coordination when it is voluntary (Co-Parenting Coordination) and with a court order (Parenting Coordination).
It’s important to find a way to co-parent so that all of your children’s needs are met in a stable environment. As a coordinator, Shana provides a non-adversarial platform for parents to discuss, implement, and apply court orders and parenting plans, discuss any physical or mental health concerns relating to their children, and reduce the amount of discord that the children are exposed to.
Co-Parenting Coordination (Voluntary)
Co-Parenting Coordination is a voluntary therapeutic avenue for families with divorced parents to learn to raise their children together. Having a Co-Parenting Coordinator allows both parents to be heard and have their morals, values, and desires for their children incorporated into a mutually agreed upon parenting plan.
When parents approach Shana for non-court ordered Co-Parenting Coordination, they are seeking a neutral party to help determine the best course of action for the well-fare of the child/children. Attending Co-Parenting Coordination helps couples create a mutually-agreed upon plan for their children’s care in a calm and safe environment. Each parents needs and concerns will be heard and considered. As a Co-Parenting Coordinator Shana will provide insight and advice to help couples who feel stuck find a meaningful resolution.
Parenting Coordination (With a Court Order)
It is not uncommon for the court to require divorcing couples participate in Parent Coordination to agree on key aspects of their children’s care. Shana will meet with you to discuss the issue that has brought you to Parent Coordination. The mutual goal will be to calmly discuss both sides of the issue and come to a resolution that both parents can follow. After the resolution is agreed upon, Shana will report your decision to the court.
Do you provide Supervised Visitations?
Supervised visitations are a service provided for families whether court-ordered or voluntary. The supervisor acts as a neutral party overseeing the safety of the child or children. Our office provides services both in our building as well as in parents’ homes or outside in the community.
Sometimes families go through difficult and transitional times. Supervised visitation is typically put in effect for the child's best interest. The child's physical safety is the most important component of the child's well-being. However, having a relationship with both parents is also very important for children. Supervised visitation is provided when a parent must visit with their child or children under the supervision of another individual. Supervised visitation is designed for the safety of children while also allowing parents to have contact. The purpose of supervised visitation is to ensure that parents have an opportunity to maintain contact with their children in a structured, safe and comfortable environment for all parties. Supervised visitation may be court-ordered by a judge and may be temporary or indefinite.
