Parenting Coordination and Decision-Making with David Lamb | Episode 149

David Lamb has focused the majority of his career on helping families and children through the legal process. During today’s conversation, he joins us to share his insights on the role of a PCDM or (Parenting Coordination Decision Making) in supporting fast problem resolution, reducing conflict, and more. Listening in, you’ll hear the best circumstances for soliciting the services of a PCDM and where it isn’t likely to benefit the process, as well as where the role of an attorney begins, where arbitration begins, and how David approaches the process according to his preferences and hard-earned expertise. Join us today for an informative conversation sure to guide your decision-making during the difficult process of establishing a positive co-parenting relationship with your former partner. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to today’s guest, family law attorney, David Lamb. 
• His career background leading up to his work dealing with families and children today.
• Where a parenting coordinator or decision-maker fits into the process.
• How the role of a PCDM and a DM differs.
• The importance of institutional knowledge for PCDMs. 
• Why any PCDM should be able to quickly resolve certain issues in thirty minutes to an hour. 
• Which cases are typically suited to the services of a PCDM.
• How everyday disputes can lead to significant conflict between parents. 
• How settling disputes fast benefits kids.
• Cases where it is not beneficial to solicit the services of a PCDM.
• What to think about with reference to the scope of authority of a PCDM.
• Tailoring the PCDM agreement with maximum specificity.
• The role of an attorney.
• The value of speaking to the parties pre-engagement. 
• David’s approach to speaking to the kids and why he doesn’t usually do so.
• Why he always prioritizes having the ability to reallocate fees.
• When it is appropriate to fine a parent.
• Where the role of arbitration begins.

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

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