PARENTING COORDINATION AND COURT RELITIGATION: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

This case study explores the degree to which the number of court motions changed 1 year after parenting coordination was implemented with high‐conflict co‐parenting couples and examines the parents' demographic profile. Findings indicate a reduction of approximately 75% in child‐related court filings, as well as a 40% decrease in other motions, resulting in a decrease of 50% in all motions filed, thus saving these once high‐conflict couples, and the court, significant time and resources. The diverse demographic profile illuminates training and research implications regarding the use of parenting coordination as an intervention for high‐conflict co‐parenting couples.