In NC, a Parenting Coordinator is an impartial person having a Masters or Doctorate in an appropriate field, at least 5 years postgrad experience and appropriate training. A PC can be appointed if there are children and it is deemed a high conflict case (i.e. excessive litigation; anger and mistrust; verbal abuse; physical aggression or threats of physical aggression, difficulty communicating and cooperating in care of minor child(ren); or conditions that in court’s discretion warrant the appointment of a PC. The specific duties of the PC are in the court order appointing same (generally designed to aid the parties: id disputed issues; reduce misunderstandings; clarify priorities; explore compromise; develop collaboration in parenting; and comply with courts order of custody, visitation or guardianship.