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==How do you pick a parenting coordinator?== | ==How do you pick a parenting coordinator?== | ||
The [http://www.bcparentingcoordinators.com BC Parenting Coordinators Roster Society] website lists members alphabetically. It tells you the location of each member's practice, their profession (whether lawyer, psychologist, registered clinical counsellor, social worker or mediator), and usually there is a link to the member's website. | The [http://www.bcparentingcoordinators.com BC Parenting Coordinators Roster Society] website lists members alphabetically. It tells you the location of each member's practice, their profession (whether lawyer, psychologist, registered clinical counsellor, social worker, or mediator), and usually there is a link to the member's website. | ||
When you've found a candidate that looks suitable, give them each a call or send an email to inquire about availability, rates and general approach. You may be able to arrange a preliminary meeting, but be prepared to pay the parenting coordinator’s rate for that meeting. Some candidates offer a free initial consultation but you should confirm this first. You aren't obliged to hire the first person you meet; wait until you've spoken to someone you feel comfortable with and who you think the other parent might listen to. | When you've found a candidate that looks suitable, give them each a call or send an email to inquire about availability, rates, and general approach. You may be able to arrange a preliminary meeting, but be prepared to pay the parenting coordinator’s rate for that meeting. Some candidates offer a free initial consultation, but you should confirm this first. You aren't obliged to hire the first person you meet; wait until you've spoken to someone you feel comfortable with and who you think the other parent might listen to. | ||
When talking with potential parenting coordinators ask about: | When talking with potential parenting coordinators, ask about: | ||
* their current workload, | * their current workload, | ||
* when the parenting coordinator <span class="noglossary">will</span> be available to help, | * when the parenting coordinator <span class="noglossary">will</span> be available to help, | ||