Parenting Coordination: Because Co-Parenting Shouldn’t Feel Like a Full-Time Job

If you’ve ever argued over who’s driving to hockey or whether bedtime is 8:00 or 8:15, congratulations, you’re living the co-parenting dream. Even with a court order or parenting plan in place, the day-to-day details can still trip you up. That’s where parenting coordination comes in.

What It Is (and Isn’t)

Parenting coordination is a child-focused process designed to help separated parents follow and fine-tune their existing parenting arrangements. It’s not about rewriting your custody agreement; it’s about making it work in real life.

A parenting coordinator (that’s me) acts as a neutral helper who can mediate small disputes and, if needed, make binding decisions to keep things moving. Think of it as having a calm referee on speed-dial and someone who steps in before things blow up or end up back in court.

We deal with the kinds of issues that drive parents (and kids) up the wall:

• Exchange logistics

• Holiday scheduling

• Extracurricular

• Communication breakdowns

• “Minor” disagreements that never seem minor

Why It Works

Court is a slow and expensive way to decide who gets the kids on Thanksgiving. Parenting coordination is faster, cheaper, and far more practical. You get:

• Quicker resolutions — days or weeks, not months

• Less conflict — you stop re-arguing the same issues

• Lower costs — avoiding one court application usually pays for the process

• Focus on your kids — not the fight

It’s structure with a dose of sanity.

Why Hire Me

I’m a Saskatchewan family law lawyer who’s spent years helping families navigate separation. I understand both the legal framework and the human side of co-parenting conflict. My approach is practical, respectful, and infused with real life understanding, because this stuff is hard enough already.

I bring:

• Legal expertise — I know how court orders are read (and misread).

• Balanced judgment — I’ll listen, but I’ll also make decisions when needed.

• Local insight — Whether you’re splitting time between farms or city schedules, I get the Saskatchewan context.

My goal isn’t to referee your life forever. It’s to help you communicate better, reduce stress, and keep your kids out of the middle.

The Bottom Line

Parenting coordination isn’t about winning or losing. It’s about getting unstuck — so you can both focus on raising your kids, not managing conflict. It’s efficient, fair, and designed for real families who want less chaos and more calm.

If that sounds like what your family needs, let’s talk.