"More of a Street Cop Than a Detective": An Analysis of the Roles and Functions of Parenting Coordinators in North Carolina
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
October 2010
Abstract
This research project examined roles and functions of parenting coordinators (PCs) identified by AFCC's Guidelines for Parenting Coordination and other literature. The researcher used a semi-structured interview schedule that included information about practices, procedures, and a series of five case-based vignettes that contained commonly occurring ethical and legal dilemmas in PC practice. The results found that PCs generally saw their role as enforcers of existing orders and primarily used skills in conflict management, parent education, and information coordination with other professionals. PCs would use arbitration powers to make minor decisions or refer to court as a last resort.
Journal Title
Family Court Review
Volume
48
Issue
4
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