Emerging parenting coordination practices around the globe: what we have learned

Parenting coordination is emerging in numerous countries around the globe as a response to the need to protect childrenin families whose parents experience high conflict following their separation or divorce. This article describes the differ-ent trends in the implementation of parenting coordination programs in Canada, Spain, and Italy and the socio-legal con-texts in which they have evolved. An analysis will also be presented of the unique challenges faced by these countriesand the ensuing debates on issues related to the referral process, legal procedures, decision-making authority, judicialimmunity, condentiality, and professional requirements and training for the appointment of parenting coordinators. Theauthors will present what has been learned from their respective experiences and make recommendations to promote con-tinued development