Parent Coordination Experts
A Division of Lauren Smith Legal Services
When parents continue to experience conflict after a divorce or custody case is finalized, even routine decisions can become stressful, expensive, and harmful to children. Parent Coordination provides a structured, court‑recognized solution designed to reduce conflict, improve compliance with parenting plans, and keep families out of court.
At Lauren Smith Legal Services, we provide Parent Coordination services throughout Georgia for families and attorneys seeking a neutral, legally grounded professional to assist with post‑judgment parenting issues.
Why Choose Lauren Smith for Parent Coordination?
Choosing the right Parent Coordinator matters. Lauren Smith brings a calm, structured, and child-focused approach to high-conflict parenting matters, helping families move forward while minimizing stress, confusion, and repeated court involvement.
Georgia Parent Coordination Experience: Extensive experience serving as a neutral third party (mediator and arbitrator) in high-conflict parenting matters throughout Georgia.
Child-Focused, Individualized Support: Every family situation is different. Parent Coordination services are tailored to your parenting plan, court order, and the specific needs of your children.
Clear Guidance & Communication: Established protocols and consistent communication help parents feel informed, supported, and confident while reducing conflict and unnecessary court involvement.
AFCC-Certified Parenting Coordinator: Certified through the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) in The Fundamentals of Parenting Coordination, reflecting nationally recognized training and best practices.
In Georgia, a Parent Coordinator may be appointed by the court or agreed upon by the parents in a written order. The Parent Coordinator’s authority is defined by that order and may include facilitating communication, resolving disputes, or issuing recommendations or limited decisions when authorized.
Parent Coordination does not modify custody or parenting time. Its role is to assist parents in implementing and following existing parenting plans.
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What to Know About Parent Coordination in Georgia
Navigating ongoing parenting disputes after a custody case is finalized doesn’t have to mean repeated trips to court. Parent Coordination provides a structured, court-recognized way to address common co-parenting challenges efficiently and child-focused. Below are key points to understand how Parent Coordination works in Georgia:
Designed for High-Conflict Cases: Parent Coordination is most often used when parents continue to experience conflict after a final custody or parenting plan order is entered.
Focuses on Day-to-Day Issues: Parent Coordination addresses recurring parenting matters that frequently cause disputes but do not require full court intervention.
Implements Existing Court Orders: Parent Coordination does not modify custody. It helps parents interpret, implement, and comply with existing parenting plans and court orders.
Reduces Court Involvement: By resolving disputes as they arise, Parent Coordination minimizes repeated motions, hearings, and legal expenses.
Court-Defined Authority: The scope of the Parent Coordinator’s role is defined by court order or agreement and may include facilitating communication, issuing recommendations, or making limited decisions when authorized.
Child-Focused and Neutral: The process prioritizes consistency, stability, and the best interests of the children, while remaining neutral to both parents.
At Lauren Smith Legal Services, we provide structured, neutral Parent Coordination services to help families reduce conflict and move forward with clarity and confidence.
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