How should I respond to my ex’s Motion to appoint a Parenting Coordinator if I don’t think we need one? Can the PC’s authority be limited to only settling disputes over interpretation of the Custody Order? I might could agree to that. A friend had a PC for a year, and PC had authority to change their Order, and they said it was horrible and made their situation worse. I do not want the Order or Visitation changed and ex hasn’t asked for that, he just wants a “referee” to settle disputes where Order is unclear or doesn’t address issue.
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You will need to appear at the court date and be prepared to present your reasoning and evidence as to why you believe a parenting coordinator is unnecessary.
However, yes, it is possible to limit the abilities of the parenting coordinator. If you and the other parent agree to only allow for the parenting coordinator to settle disputes about the interpretation of the court order, as you suggested, then you can enter a consent order appointing the parenting coordinator with this limited authority.
Anna Ayscue
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