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Parenting Coordination for High‑Conflict Families Across British Columbia
When every conversation turns into conflict, decisions stall, and court involvement seems to make things worse, families don’t need more arguments — they need clear direction and a reliable process. If you are overwhelmed, exhausted, or worried about the impact of conflict on your children, you are not alone. Even capable, well‑intentioned parents can become stuck when communication breaks down. Parenting Coordination offers a way forward when co‑parenting has become unmanageable. What Parenting Coordination Provides Parenting Coordination is a court‑recognized, child‑focused process designed to help parents: • Resolve ongoing parenting disputes • Make timely decisions when agreement isn’t possible • Reduce repeated court applications • Protect children from adult conflict My role is not to revisit the past. My role is to contain conflict, guide decisions, and keep families moving forward — within clear legal limits. Where appropriate, Parenting Coordination may include: • Conflict management and facilitation • Mediation of parenting issues • Arbitration and binding decisions, when authorized All Parenting Coordination services are grounded in law and operate only within a signed agreement or court order. A Practice Built on Experience and Authority After nearly 30 years in family law and 18 years as a Parenting Coordinator, I made a deliberate decision to leave litigation behind. Court battles often intensify conflict rather than resolve it. Parenting Coordination offers a different path — one that emphasizes: • Clear expectations • Defined decision‑making authority • Consistent follow‑through • A sustained focus on children’s best interests Families come to Parenting Coordination when: • Communication has collapsed • Decisions can’t wait • Informal agreements no longer hold • Court intervention has become frequent or inevitable This process is designed to replace chaos with predictability — and to give parents and children room to stabilize. Grounded in Law. Backed by the Court. Parenting Coordination is not therapy and not informal coaching. (Solo coaching is offered as a completely different service.) It is a legally recognized dispute‑resolution process that operates only when: • Parents sign a Parenting Coordination participation agreement, and • There is an order or agreement appointing a Parenting Coordinator Binding decisions may occur only within the scope of that agreement or order. Before any services begin, authority, limits, and responsibilities must be clearly defined. 👉 Judges and counsel can visit the For the Judge page for appointment forms and guidance. Call now to discuss whether Parenting Coordination is right for your family. You don’t need to be sure this is the right fit — a brief conversation can help you decide.
Serving Families Across British Columbia — Remotely
All Parenting Coordination services are provided by telephone and secure online platforms, allowing families to participate:
• From anywhere
• Without sitting beside a co‑parent
• Without travel, added stress, or safety concerns
I work with families in Kelowna, Kamloops, Vancouver, Victoria, Prince George, and all rural communities throughout the province. Parents may be located anywhere in the world, provided their parenting order or agreement is filed in British Columbia.
Understanding Conflict — and Calming It
High‑conflict parenting is not a failure of character.
It is often the predictable result of stress, trauma, and an overwhelmed nervous system.
When parents are stuck in fight‑or‑flight, problem‑solving shuts down. Decisions feel threatening. Every issue feels urgent.
Parenting Coordination works because it:
• Reduces emotional escalation
• Creates external containment
• Allows decisions to be made without constant negotiation
You can learn more in the free Resource Library, including:
How PC Works to Keep Out of Court, and
Understanding the Science of Co-Parenting Peace.
These resources are available whether or not you retain my services.
Early Help Matters
While Parenting Coordination is often used once conflict is entrenched, earlier support can prevent years of litigation.
If you are beginning to notice:
• Increasing hostility
• Repeated disputes over routine issues
• Difficulty implementing an existing parenting plan
Early guidance, education, and planning may help stabilize things before court involvement becomes necessary.
Taking the Next Step
If communication is breaking down and decisions can’t wait, help is available.
A brief conversation can help you understand:
• Whether Parenting Coordination is appropriate
• What legal authority is required
• How the process works
• What alternatives may exist
You do not need to be certain before calling.
Start with information. End with a plan.
👉 Book a confidential consultation
👉 Learn how a Parenting Coordinator is appointed
Visit our For the Judge page for precedent draft forms if considering an appointment of Cori L. McGuire as your family's parenting coordinator.
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Children only get one childhood. Not two. Not a redo. And while the adults are locked in conflict, that single, irreplaceable childhood is quietly being consumed by stress, loyalty binds, and adult problems they were never meant to carry.
