Visitation Coordinator services may be utilized prior to or during litigation, or after a final order has been issued in matters of child custody and visitation where parents or legal guardians experience a breakdown in communication that makes it more difficult to arrange and carry out visitation. With a background in family law, Visitation Coordinators are well-versed in visitation matters providing a beneficial solution to handling non-legal issues. 

 

Benefits of Using a Visitation Coordinator

Understands custody and visitation issues;

Recognizes when legal issues arise requiring attorney involvement;

Financially beneficial to clients;

Attorneys are able to focus time and effort on their client's legal issues;
After hours conflict assistance available;
Provides a buffer to prevent conflict between parents or legal guardians;
All parties enjoy a reduced stress visitation.

 

Objectives

Meet separately with each parent and child(ren) to assess visitation concerns and wishes; 

               (Initial consults available by video conference, or in person for in-state clients);

   

Create a tailored visitation plan within the confines of the visitation order or agreement to address issues and minimize anxiety experienced as a result of arranging visitations;

Coordinate and manage logistics of each visitation to minimize the potential for engaging in unproductive communications;

Arrange neutral pickup/drop off locations and individuals to transport the child(ren);

Plan an itinerary of age-appropriate activities to assist in facilitating parent child(ren) bonding;

Resolve all non-legal issues arising from visitation coordination;

Emergency availability by phone to diffuse conflicts that may arise during visitation;

Recommend additional resources for parents and children as needed such as educational tutors, housekeepers, league sports, activities, play groups, and parenting support groups; and

Provide a written status report to each parent and their respective attorneys after visitation.

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