In Search of Statutory Authority for Parenting Coordinator Orders in California: Using a Grass-roots, Hybrid Model Without an Enabling Statute

The Issue of Ethics and Authority for Licensed Mental Health Professionals Involved in Parenting Coordination

“…Sullivan (2013) described the process of parenting coordination as diverse, including "meditative, therapeutic, investigative, educative, arbitrative, and/or managerial [components]" (p. 60). However, the specific component of binding arbitration is becoming an increasingly accepted or pursued practice within parenting coordination (AFCC, 2003(AFCC, , 2006Higuchi & Lally, 2014;Kelly, 2014;Kirkland, 2008;Shear, 2008). The APA (2012), the AFCC (2006), and Sullivan (2013) have placed binding arbitration with their quasi-judicial authority as a principal component of the role of a PC.…”

Origins and development of parenting coordination.

“…Members of the interdisciplinary colorado group contributed to the first book on parenting coordination (Baris et al, 2001), and a lengthy description of the Special Master intervention followed (kelly, 2002). expanded interest in the field in the 21st century has since been reflected in books and articles focusing on models, practices, ethics, opportunities for practice, statutory authorities, legal issues, inclusion of children in the parenting coordination process, and training (Bailey, 2005;Boyan & termini, 2004;carter, 2011;coates, deutsch, Starnes, Sullivan, & Sydlik, 2004;deutsch, coates, & Fieldstone, 2008;greenberg, 2010;kelly, 2008;kirkland, 2008;kirkland & kirkland, 2006;kirkland & Sullivan, 2008;Shear, 2008;Sullivan, 2004Sullivan, , 2008.…”

Parenting Coordination: Coming of Age?

“…A standard stipulation of appointment of PCs is essential. It should include the following: the authority for the role (by state statute, rule of court, or other derivation) and a checklist of the scope of PC authority; the term of appointment; the mandated procedures; the authority for accessing necessary information; a process for handling of fees; a grievance procedure; and, if possible, quasi‐judicial immunity in performing the role (Kirkland, ; Shear, ).…”