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PARENTING COORDINATION

Practical Solutions for Parenting Disputes

Parenting Coordination helps families navigate high-conflict custody matters with structure, clarity, and child-focused decision-making. As a neutral attorney appointed in custody cases, I work with parents, counsel, and the court to resolve disputes when agreement is not possible.
For Parents
For Attorneys

Helping Parents. Supporting Attorneys. Protecting Children.

Parenting Coordination is a child-focused dispute resolution service used in high-conflict custody cases. A Parenting Coordinator is typically appointed by the court to help parents resolve ongoing disagreements, implement court orders, and make timely decisions in the best interests of the children. This process can reduce conflict, improve communication, and provide families and counsel with a more efficient path forward.

Neutral & Independent

As a Parenting Coordinator, I serve as a neutral third party appointed to help resolve parenting disputes. I do not represent either parent and remain focused on the needs of the children and the requirements of the case.

Child-Focused Decision Making

When parents are unable to agree on day-to-day parenting issues, I help move the matter toward resolution with practical, child-centered guidance and decisions within the scope of the appointment.

Reduced Conflict

Parenting Coordination helps lower ongoing conflict by addressing recurring disputes before they escalate. This can reduce stress on parents, lessen disruption for children, and improve compliance with parenting arrangements.

Support for Attorneys & the Court

I work within the framework of the court order and alongside counsel when appropriate, helping provide a more efficient process for resolving disputes that might otherwise require repeated motions or hearings.
For Parents

For Parents

If you and your co-parent are struggling to agree on parenting issues, Parenting Coordination may help create a more workable path forward. The goal is to reduce ongoing conflict, improve follow-through, and support better outcomes for your children.
For Attorneys

For Attorneys

If your client needs a qualified, neutral Parenting Coordinator in a custody matter, this service provides a structured resource for resolving recurring disputes efficiently and with a child-focused approach.

Let’s Discuss Whether Parenting Coordination Is Right for Your Case

Whether you are a parent seeking information or an attorney looking for a Parenting Coordinator for a case, I would be happy to discuss the nature of the matter and whether this service is appropriate.
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About Tammy Smith

Tammy Smith is an experienced North Carolina attorney who has successfully resolved hundreds of family law matters involving divorce, custody, child support, and property division. Known for her strategic thinking and confident courtroom presence, Tammy provides clients with clear guidance and strong advocacy during some of the most difficult transitions in their lives.

Before focusing exclusively on family law, Tammy served as a prosecutor leading the Financial Crimes Initiative for the State of North Carolina, where she prosecuted complex financial crimes across the state. Her work earned her recognition as Prosecutor of the Year for the Carolinas, and she has appeared as a featured guest on CNBC’s Closing Bell, broadcast from the New York Stock Exchange.

Tammy earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied Art, English, and Psychology, before obtaining her law degree from Campbell University School of Law.

In addition to her litigation experience, Tammy is a trained mediator and arbitrator and is one of the few attorneys in the region experienced in collaborative law, allowing families to resolve disputes with dignity and minimal conflict whenever possible.

Tammy believes family law matters should be resolved amicably when possible, but she is also a seasoned trial attorney prepared to protect her clients’ interests in court when necessary.

Born in Fuquay-Varina, Tammy now lives in Holly Springs with her husband and two sons. She remains active in community initiatives focused on literacy and hunger programs and is passionate about supporting families throughout North Carolina.