Cases where parents find that they are not able to settle their child-related disputes in mediation, through lawyer-assisted negotiations, or on their own, may benefit from a Co-Parenting Coach.  By engaging such a third-party neutral in your matter and not involving the Court each time a dispute arises, disputes have the potential to be handled in a more dignified, time-efficient and cost-effective manner.  At Stevens Family Law & Mediation, we know that the course of a divorce or separation process is commonly one of heightened anger and conflict, anxiety, and diminished communication.  We also know that even after a divorce, communication between co-parents can remain complicated.  Families with complicated family dynamics or those with high-conflict may benefit from a Co-Parenting Coach whose role is to promote the best interests of the children while working toward reducing levels of parental conflict and litigation and the resulting negative impact on children.  

A Co-Parenting Coach helps parents implement and comply with their parenting plans, helps co-parents navigate communication barriers, helps co-parents make timely decisions in a manner consistent with children’s development and psychological needs, and helps co-parents reduce the amount of damaging conflict between themselves to which children are exposed.

If you are considering a Co-Parenting Coach as a means of resolving your parenting time disputes or to learn more, contact Stevens Family Law & Mediation, PLLC at (952) 856-0518 or jennifer@stevensfamilylaw.com to determine if coaching is suitable for your case.  We look forward to helping you build a better path for your family.