Parenting Coordinator BC — Decision-Making Authority for Parenting Disputes. A parenting coordinator in British Columbia is a neutral professional who helps separated parents resolve ongoing day-to-day parenting disputes without returning to court every time a disagreement arises. The parenting coordinator has authority under the BC Family Law Act to make binding decisions about implementation of the parenting arrangement on specific issues such as scheduling, holiday arrangements, communication between homes, and extracurricular activities. The parenting coordinator cannot make decisions about major changes to the parenting order itself, which remain with the court. A parenting coordinator is appointed either by written agreement of the parties or by court order and typically serves for a period of one to two years. The role is particularly useful for high-conflict parenting situations where frequent disputes arise but litigation would be costly and harmful to the children. Andrew Liggett is a certified parenting coordinator serving BC families. The parenting coordinator process is designed to be child-focused and to reduce the level of conflict that children are exposed to during and after parental separation. Parenting coordination services are available to BC families throughout the province by phone and video. Independent legal advice is strongly recommended before agreeing to appoint a parenting coordinator. Sea to Sky Law provides parenting coordinator services across BC under the Family Law Act. Contact us to discuss how a parenting coordinator can help resolve ongoing parenting disputes. Sea to Sky Law has served British Columbia families and businesses since 1991. Our approach combines practical legal advice with compassionate understanding of the human situations behind every legal matter. We serve all of BC by phone or secure video. Independent legal advice is always strongly recommended before making decisions that affect your family, your estate, or your business.