You’ve just finalized a parenting plan—or maybe you’re still in the thick of creating one—and already the red flags are flying: missed handoffs, miscommunication, recurring arguments about decisions you thought were already made. If you are working with the courts, cue the Parenting Coordinator.
A Parenting Coordinator is a neutral third party, appointed by the court in high-conflict custody cases to help enforce parenting agreements. Sometimes, they’re even granted decision-making authority. But here’s the thing: PCs are usually brought in after things have escalated. By that point, you’re not just navigating parenting—you’re managing the aftermath of courtroom conflict.
Trying to rebuild collaboration after months (or years) of legal battles is like expecting two boxers to hug it out after twelve rounds. The better move? Don’t wait for conflict to spiral. Choose proactive support like co-parenting mediation with Together You Part, or a trusted co-parenting coach, before things hit a boiling point.
Working with a co-parenting mediator means:
- Focusing on your future as co-parents, not your past as partners
- Revisiting and adjusting your co-parenting plan in real time
- Creating a solid strategy for communication
- Navigating life transitions—like new partners, moves, or shifting schedules—without lawyers or courtrooms
What about the cost?
Sure, mediation is an investment—but the real question is: what does it cost to not have support?
Let’s say you disagree on whether your teenager can get a piercing. Without a mediator, you each call your lawyer. Within a few days, you’ve spent hundreds—maybe thousands—of dollars just to find out that the judge won’t even hear the issue. Nothing is resolved. Your parenting relationship suffers, and your bank account does too. (Yes, I actually did this during my law practice—ugh.)
Now rewind. You work with Together You Part. Using The TYP Way℠, our five-step, online mediation process, we meet individually to unpack your concerns (present or future), then guide you together toward solutions that work. Whether or not you reach a full agreement, you’ve saved time, money, and future headaches—and you’ve built a foundation for resolving what’s next. And let’s be honest: there will be a next.
Parenting after separation isn’t about avoiding every bump in the road. It’s about having the tools and support to handle them—without going to war.
