Parenting Consultant

Parenting Consultant in Minnesota & Wisconsin

Resolve Parenting Disputes Without Going Back to Court

A Parenting Consultant (PC) is a court-appointed neutral professional who helps separated or divorced parents resolve ongoing parenting disputes—without the time, stress, or expense of returning to court. In Minnesota, a Parenting Consultant has the authority to make legally binding decisions on a wide range of issues that affect children and co-parents after a custody agreement or divorce is in place.

Common issues addressed through Parenting Consulting include:

• Parenting time schedules and holiday trades

• Vacations, school events, and extracurricular activities

• Healthcare and therapy decisions

• Daycare, school placement, and religious education

• Parent-child and parent-to-parent communication

• Clarification and enforcement of existing Court Orders

• Determination of consequences for non-compliance

Parenting Consultants also assess whether a change in circumstances warrants modifications to prior court orders or parenting protocols. The process is confidential, child-focused, and designed to minimize conflict while supporting cooperative co-parenting.

With years of experience in alternative dispute resolution and a trauma-informed, compassionate approach, Louisa Hext serves as a trusted Parenting Consultant in Minnesota & Wisconsin. Her focus is on helping families resolve disputes quickly, calmly, and in a way that prioritizes the child’s best interests.