Parenting Coordination & Mediation in Wildwood and Middleton

Parenting coordination for two-home families

A parenting coordinator steps in after a parenting plan exists. Many parents find that the plan reads well on paper, yet day-to-day life still brings friction over exchanges, sports schedules, school breaks or how to message each other. Jessica helps both parents apply the plan they already have, build steadier communication habits, and resolve small disputes before they snowball. Parents can hire her jointly, or a judge may appoint a coordinator. More detail is on the parenting coordination page.

Family mediation and collaborative divorce

Mediation lets you settle family matters without arguing them in open court. Jessica mediates time-sharing schedules, parenting plans, child support and property division for separating couples. She can also act as the neutral facilitator in a collaborative divorce, working beside each spouse's collaborative attorney.

How sessions are set up

• A free 15-minute phone or video call to talk about your situation

• A clear outline of the topics, the process and the confidentiality rules

• Joint or separate sessions, in person in Sumter County or by Zoom

• A written summary of any decisions, signed electronically when you are ready

Local notes for Wildwood and Middleton parents

Middleton families often juggle school drop-offs, youth activities and work schedules that change by the week. Sessions can be booked around those rhythms, including weekend times by appointment. Sumter County family cases fall within the Fifth Judicial Circuit. Jessica has no affiliation with the court; this is general information.

See also: Sumter County services · Where Jessica works · Scheduling

Wildwood and Middleton FAQs

Our parenting plan is new, but we already disagree about exchanges. Is parenting coordination a fit?
It may be. A coordinator can help you both read the plan the same way and set up exchange routines that hold up during a normal school week.

Can a parenting coordinator change our court order?
No. A coordinator works within your existing plan. Changes to a court order go through the court, and each parent may speak with their own attorney about that.

How do we handle activities and summer camp costs between two homes?
In mediation or coordination, parents can talk through how activity choices get made and how costs are shared, then write down the approach both can live with.

Does Jessica meet families in Wildwood in person?
Yes, in-person sessions are offered in Sumter County, and Zoom is available too.