Order Of Referral To Parenting Coordinator {12.984(a)}

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No: ________________________ Division: ________________________ _________________________________, Petitioner, and _________________________________, Respondent. ORDER OF REFERRAL TO PARENTING COORDINATOR The Court considered the ( ) motion of the court, ( ) joint motion of the parties, ( ) motion of a party, reviewed the court file, and considered the testimony presented. Based upon this information, the court FINDS that: A. Appropriateness of Process. This matter is appropriate for parenting coordination and it is in the best interest of the child(ren). B. Parenting Coordination Process. Parenting coordination is a child-focused alternative dispute resolution process whereby a parenting coordinator assists the parents in creating or implementing their parenting plan by facilitating the resolution of disputes, providing education and making recommendations to the parents; and, with the prior consent of the parents and approval of the court, making limited decisions within the scope of this order of referral. C. Parenting Coordinator. A parenting coordinator is an impartial third person whose role is to assist the parents in successfully creating or implementing a parenting plan. D. Selection of Parenting Coordinator. The parenting coordinator was selected by: [Choose only one] ____ parties' agreement. ____ the court. E. History of Domestic Violence. Based on testimony and evidence presented and a review of related court records, the court has determined: [Choose all that apply] ____ There is no history of domestic violence. ____ There has been a history of domestic violence, and: 1. ____ Each party has had an opportunity to consult with an attorney or domestic violence advocate before this court has accepted the parties' consent; and Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.984(a), Order of Referral to Parenting Coordinator (07/14) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 2. ____ Each party has consented to this referral and the consent has been given freely and voluntarily. It is therefore, ORDERED: 1. Parenting Coordinator. The parties are referred to the following parenting coordinator for an initial period of _______months: ___________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ Telephone: ________________________________ Fax Number: _______________________________ Email: _____________________________________ a. The parenting coordinator shall file a response to this Order within 30 days either accepting or declining the appointment. The response to the appointment must be in substantial compliance with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.984(b). b. The parties or their attorneys must provide to the parenting coordinator copies of all pleadings and orders related to domestic violence and any other pleadings and orders requested by the parenting coordinator related to parenting coordination. 2. Meetings. Unless prohibited herein as a domestic violence safeguard or by another court order, the parenting coordinator may meet with the parties and/or child(ren) together or separately, in person or by any electronic means. 3. Domestic Violence Safeguards. The parties shall adhere to all provisions of any injunction for protection or conditions of bail, probation, or a sentence arising from criminal proceedings. In addition to any safety measures the parenting coordinator deems necessary, the following domestic violence safeguards must be implemented: [Choose all that apply] ____ None are necessary. ____ No joint meetings ____ No direct negotiations ____ No direct communications ____ Other: ____________________________________________________________________ 4. Role, Responsibility, and Authority of Parenting Coordinator. The parenting coordinator shall have the following role, responsibility, and authority: a. Assisting the parents in creating and implementing a parenting plan. b. Facilitating the resolution of disputes regarding the creation or implementation of the Parenting Plan. Name: Address: Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.984(a), Order of Referral to Parenting Coordinator (07/14) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com c. Recommending to the parents strategies for creating or implementing the Parenting Plan. Such recommendations may include that one or both parents avail themselves of accessible and appropriate community resources, including, but not limited to, random drug screens, parenting classes, and individual psychotherapy or family counseling, if there is a history or evidence that such referrals are appropriate. d. Recommending to the parents changes to the Parenting Plan. e. Educating the parties to effectively: i. Parent in a manner that minimizes conflicts; ii. Communicate and negotiate with each other and their child(ren); iii. Develop and apply appropriate parenting skills; iv. Understand principles of child development and issues facing child(ren) when their parents no longer live together; v. Disengage from the other parent when engagement leads to conflicts and noncooperation; vi. Identify the sources of their conflict with each other and work jointly to minimize conflict and lessen its deleterious effects on the child(ren); and, vii. Allow the child(ren) to grow up free from the threat of being caught in the middle of their parents' disputes. f. Reporting or communicating with the court concerning nonconfidential matters as provided in paragraph 6 of this Order. In the event the parenting coordinator is unable to adequately perform the duties in accordance with the court's direction, the parenting coordinator shall file a written request for a status conference and the court shall set a timely status hearing. The request for status conference must be in substantial compliance with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.984(d). A report to the court of an emergency pursuant to section 61.125(8), Florida Statutes, must be in substantial compliance with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.984(c). g. Communicating with the parties and their child(ren), separately or together, in person or by telephone, unless otherwise prohibited by court order or applicable law. 5. Fees and Costs for Parenting Coordination. [Choose all that apply] a. ____ The parties have consented to this referral to parenting coordination. ____ This orde