As used in the Parenting Coordinator Act:
1. “Parenting coordinator” means an impartial third party qualified pursuant to subsection A of Section 120.6 of this title appointed by the court to assist parties in resolving issues and deciding disputed issues pursuant to the provisions of the Parenting Coordinator Act relating to parenting and other family issues in any action for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, paternity, or guardianship where a minor child is involved; and
2. “High-conflict case” means any action for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, paternity, or guardianship where minor children are involved and the parties demonstrate a pattern of ongoing:
a.litigation,
b.anger and distrust,
c.verbal abuse,
d.physical aggression or threats of physical aggression,
e.difficulty in communicating about and cooperating in the care of their children, or
f.conditions that in the discretion of the court warrant the appointment of a parenting coordinator.
Added by Laws 2001, c. 407, § 9, eff. July 1, 2001. Amended by Laws 2003, c. 302, § 6, emerg. eff. May 28, 2003.
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