PARENTING COORDINATION LEGAL FRAMEWORK 

Day 8 of the Parenting Coordination training focuses on the legal framework within which the Parenting Coordinator has to work. We consider the relationship with the Court, the interactions between the Children Act 1989 and the Parenting Coordination process and the legal concepts as they relate to the Parenting Coordination process. 

The course is suitable for all Family Law professionals who wish to learn more about Parenting Coordination. 

 

It is Day 8 of the 8 day Parenting Coordination training programme. 

 

To complete the training to become a Parenting Coordinator you will need to attend all 8 days. 

 

Please also note that if you wish to become a Parenting Coordinator you will ideally need to have been an accredited mediator for at least 3 years. However applications from qualified mediators with less experience may be considered by the course directors where supported by a CV and appropriate references. 

1. The PC’s relationship with the court 

 

2. Mentorship and CPD requirements 

 

3. Interaction between the Children Act 1989 and the PC process, including the forms and procedures involved in a court application 

 

4. The difference between neutrality and impartiality as it applies to PC and the ability to demonstrate each appropriately 

 

5. Legal concepts as they relate to the PC process including but not limited to: 

 

6. How and when the PC should interact with the court system: 

 

7. The grievance procedure and complaints handling 

 

8. Drafting a determination; what it needs to cover, how it should be done, enforcement and status of determination, 

 

9. Possible ethical dilemmas that may confront a PC and how to avoid them