Parent Coordination

Parent coordination is a specialized process designed to assist parents who are separated or divorced in managing their ongoing parenting responsibilities. It focuses on minimizing conflict and promoting a stable environment for children.

This is a newer, now binding, program by which a Court can appoint a parenting coordinator pursuant to Rule 5:8d, who makes decisions to decide conflicts over non-central parenting disputes. Such conflicts can include but are not limited to: transportation issues, childcare arrangements, minor or temporary alterations of parenting time schedules (such as holiday disputes), summer vacation dates, travel and passport issues, referral to other professionals, information disputes, child disciplinary disputes, non-permanent changes in a child’s appearance (haircuts, etc.) and other issues.

The decision of the Parenting Coordinator can be an immediate and binding  resolution to conflicts that require speedy resolution (unless one party petitions the Court).

A Parent Coordinator acts as a neutral third party, helping parents improve their communication and develop collaborative strategies for making child-focused decisions. This includes assistance with daily parenting issues, scheduling, and other crucial matters.

The complexities of co-parenting require skilled intervention. An experienced Parent Coordinator can offer invaluable support and direction. Lynda Hinkle, Esq. offers parenting coordination virtually across the State of New Jersey and is approved on the Parent Coordinator roster maintained by the Court system.

To work with Lynda, parents can agree to have the Court appoint her via a consent order, or the Court can independently order parent coordination, and the parties can then select her for the position. If you have questions and need to consult, both parties must be present for the consultation (virtual). Please call 856-227-7888 to schedule.