{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 4: The Benefits of Working with a Parenting Coordinator with Michelle Walton","description":"One of the most significant conversations that parents will have following a divorce or separation relates to co-parenting the children. This may vary from deciding which parent they'll spend the holidays with to choosing which school they will attend.    Unfortunately, some parents don\u2019t spend enough time creating a detailed parenting plan - they may either have a good working relationship with the other spouse and think it is not necessary or they do not want to spend any more time or money on working through these issues.  A lot of times, however, vague and unclear parenting plans can result in conflict.  In this episode, we have Michelle Walton, an accredited mediator and arbitrator, and parenting coordinator.  We will learn about Michelle\u2019s practice and what she and others like her do to help families navigate the sometimes treacherous water of divorce and separation. Quote: \u201cI love the process of parenting coordination, because I think it gives immediate answers for families and most of all for children.\u201d - Michelle Walton   Here's what we talk about: The challenges of not having face to face interactions and how they are bridging gap The importance of a parenting coordinator Examples of vague clauses that cause conflict How Michelle helps couples decide which process is best for them The key difference between a lawyer and a mediator\u2019s job Michelle explains what child protection and mediation, and openness and  adoption mediation mean About family group conferencing and how it can benefit the children How applied behavior analysis is helping Michelle in her line of work Biggest mistakes people make when they separate   Resources:  OAFM   Connect with Michelle Walton Website Email   Connect with Darlene Rites Facebook LinkedIn Ferreira & Bettencourt, LLP Email   ","author_name":"Dealing with Divorce","author_url":"https:\/\/fbllp.ca\/darlene-rites\/","html":"