Center for Cooperative Parenting

The Center for Cooperative Parenting (CCP) is a non-profit agency providing a community-based continuum of educational and support services to professionals working with parents and children who are experiencing high conflict in separation, divorce, or co-parenting. The mission of the Center is to provide training and collaborative resources for professionals serving these families in specialized roles.

The Center is responsible for the training and supervision of all Civil District Guardians ad Litem (GALs) and Parenting Coordinators (PCs) for Judicial District 15-B, which encompasses Chatham and Orange Counties in North Carolina. CCP also maintains the official list of trained Guardians ad Litem (GALs) and Parenting Coordinators (PCs) for the District.

Guardians ad Litem (GAL)

Guardians ad Litem (GALs) may be appointed in contested civil district court custody cases. They are appointed before an original custody order or a modification of a custody order is submitted to the court.

Parenting Coordinators (PC)

PC may be appointed in high-conflict child custody cases to help parents carry out the provisions of a child custody order in regard to the best interest of the child(ren) and reduce the family’s reliance on the court.

Training

Learn about Guardians ad Litem and Parenting Coordinator training opportunities available through the Center for Cooperative Parenting. 

Local Rules

Learn about the local rules governing the appointment of GALs and PCs.

Resources

View statutes, book recommendations, class options, and additional training opportunities.

About Us

Learn about the origin, history, mission and members of the Center for Cooperative Parenting.

Contact Us

Guardians ad Litem (GAL)

Guardians ad Litem (GALs) may be appointed in contested civil district court custody cases. They are appointed before an original custody order or a modification of a custody order is submitted to the court.

Parenting Coordinators (PC)

PC may be appointed in high-conflict child custody cases to help parents carry out the provisions of a child custody order in regard to the best interest of the child(ren) and reduce the family’s reliance on the court.

Training

Learn about Guardians ad Litem and Parenting Coordinator training opportunities available through the Center for Cooperative Parenting. 

Local Rules

Learn about the local rules governing the appointment of GALs and PCs.

Resources

View statutes, book recommendations, class options, and additional training opportunities.

About Us

Learn about the origin, history, mission and members of the Center for Cooperative Parenting.

Contact Us