By Laura Burrows Haviland, Esq. Parenting Coordination is defined in Maryland as “a process in which the parties work with a parenting coordinator to reduce the effects or potential effects of conflict on the parties’ child.” MD Rule 9-205.2 (a). Although it may draw upon alternative dispute resolution techniques, parenting coordination is not governed by the Rules in Title 17. Here are the top five things to know about parenting coordination. 1. What is a Parenting Coordinator?