Collaborative divorce and parenting coordination

Two different processes that both sit outside a courtroom. Collaborative divorce settles the whole thing with a trained team. Parenting coordination helps you carry out a plan you already have.

Worth knowing: Collaborative divorce is not mediation. Each person usually keeps their own collaboratively trained lawyer. Parenting coordination powers and reporting duties vary by state, and it is not suitable where the process could compromise a parent or child's safety.

Service	Best for	From	Free tier	Rating
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsFind a collaborative team near youDirectory	Couples who want a structured settlement process with proper professional support on both sides	Professional sets the fee	Yes	4.1/5
Parenting coordination, explainedWhat it is, and how families actually get oneNonprofit	Parents who keep ending up back in the same argument about an order they already have	Varies	Yes	4/5

Price checked August 4, 2026

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Professional sets the fee

4.1/ 5

Our score

Directory
Free plan available
United States and international

A professional network connecting families with collaboratively trained legal, financial and mental health professionals in a number of countries. The collaborative process is designed to settle everything without going to court.

What you get

Professional locator
Legal, financial and mental health professionals
Local practice groups

Pros

Interdisciplinary teams, not just lawyers
Designed to stay out of court
International coverage

Cons

You are paying for a team, so it is not the cheap option
Both people have to commit to the process

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Price checked August 4, 2026

Parenting coordination, explained

Varies

4/ 5

Our score

Nonprofit
Free plan available
United States, availability varies by court

The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts publishes the standards and consumer information for parenting coordination, a specialised process for families in repeat conflict about carrying out an existing parenting plan.

What you get

Professional standards
Consumer education
Guidance on appointments

Pros

Explains when coordination helps and when it does not
Sets out the qualifications to look for
Points you to local court rosters

Cons

Not a booking service, you still have to find a local professional
Powers and reporting duties differ by state

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