IL SB3083

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to establish a formal parenting coordinator role for resolving out-of-court disputes between parents concerning minor children

Courts may appoint a parenting coordinator when parties fail to cooperate on child-related issues, cannot implement existing parenting plans, or after unsuccessful mediation, provided domestic abuse allegations are considered

Parenting coordinators may make recommendations on pick-up/drop-off logistics, extracurricular activity disputes, and minor schedule alterations, but cannot address major decisions like allocation of parental responsibilities, relocation, or initial parenting time determinations

Parties must comply with parenting coordinator recommendations unless a court rules they contradict the child's best interests or exceed the coordinator's authority; recommendations are subject to de novo court review upon motion

Parenting coordinators must hold a Juris Doctorate or Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, have at least 5 years of relevant experience, complete domestic violence training, and attend 4 hours of annual continuing education (though courts may waive these requirements)