Section 14-09.2-02 – [Effective Until 8/1/2021] Appointment of parenting coordinator

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, North Dakota

In any action for divorce, legal separation, paternity, or guardianship in which children are involved, the court, upon its own motion or by motion or agreement of the parties, may appoint a parenting coordinator to assist the parties in resolving issues or disputes related to parenting time. A party, at any time before the appointment of a parenting coordinator, may file a written objection to the appointment on the basis of domestic violence having been committed by another party against the objecting party or a child who is a subject of the action. After the objection is filed, a parenting coordinator may not be appointed unless, on the request of a party, a hearing is held and the court finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not support the objection. If a parenting coordinator is appointed, the court shall order appropriate measures be taken to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all parties and children.

N.D.C.C. § 14-09.2-02

Amended by S.L. 2013, ch. 126 (HB 1214),§ 1, eff. 3/27/2013.
This section is set out more than once. See also Section 14-09.2-02, effective 8/1/2021.