Parenting Coordinator and Decision-Maker (PCDM) Services:
'At the Law Office of Greg Quimby, P.C., we understand that co-parenting after separation or divorce can be one of the most emotionally and legally complex aspects of a family’s journey. To help parents reduce conflict and promote the best interests of their children, Colorado law provides tools such as the Parenting Coordinator and Decision-Maker (PCDM) roles.
Our counsel offers skilled, compassionate PCDM services tailored to help families manage disputes, maintain consistency, and focus on what matters most, the well-being of their children.
What Is a Parenting Coordinator?
A Parenting Coordinator (PC) is a neutral third party appointed by the court or agreed upon by the parties to assist parents in implementing and complying with an existing parenting plan. A Parenting Coordinator cannot change the court ordered parenting time, but can:
- Help interpret the parenting plan
- Reduce misunderstandings and miscommunication
- Encourage cooperative decision-making
- Monitor compliance
- Make recommendations to the court in limited circumstances
The Parenting Coordinator's primary goal is to reduce parental conflict and enhance the functioning of the parenting plan already in place.
What Is a Decision-Maker?
A Decision-Maker (DM) is a neutral third party who is granted limited authority by the court to make binding decisions when disputes arise about the implementation of the parenting plan. This role is typically assigned when parents experience ongoing conflict and cannot resolve issues on their own.
A Decision-Maker may resolve issues such as:
- Parenting time disputes
- Pick up/drop off disagreements
- Holiday or vacation scheduling conflicts
- Communication protocols
- School or extracurricular decisions, where specified by the court
While a Decision-Maker's authority is more limited than that of the court, their binding decisions help ensure the child's routine is protected from high conflict interruptions.
Combined Role: PCDM Services
In many cases, the court or the parties may agree to appoint a professional to serve in a dual role both as a Parenting Coordinator and a Decision-Maker (PCDM). This dual role streamlines the resolution process by allowing one neutral professional to both facilitate cooperation and resolve conflicts when cooperation fails.
At the Law Office of Greg Quimby, P.C., our experienced counsel are available to serve as court-appointed or party-selected PCDMs. We bring:
- A strong understanding of family dynamics and high-conflict co-parenting
- Extensive experience with Colorado family law and court procedures
- A child-focused approach to resolving parenting disputes quickly and effectively
When Should You Consider a PCDM?
A PCDM may be appropriate when:
- You have an existing court approved parenting plan
- There are repeated disagreements over interpretation or implementation
- Your parenting disputes are negatively impacting your child
- You and your co-parent want to avoid repeated returns to court
What to Expect from Our PCDM Services
- A fair and neutral third-party professional
- Structured communication and clear boundaries
- Focused efforts to reduce parental conflict
- Legally sound, child-centered decisions in accordance with court authority
Our goal is not to replace your voice as a parent, but to help both parties move forward with clarity, consistency, and stability.
If you’re facing ongoing conflict in your co-parenting relationship, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether appointed by the court or selected by both parties, the Law Office of Greg Quimby, P.C. is here to help.
Call us today at (719) 212-4227 or contact us online to learn more about our Parenting Coordinator and Decision-Maker services in El Paso, Pueblo, Fremont, and surrounding counties.
Let us help you find a smoother path forward for you, your co-parent, and most importantly, your children.
