• Parents can, if they choose, mutually decide to retain a PC. 

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• Custody stipulations may include the assignment of a PC  to aid parents who share custody and decision-making.

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• Parties' lawyers may encourage them to include a PC in their agreement to assure that an objective party continue to guide them in the parenting of their children.

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• Judges may ask that parents accept the assignment of a PC in their agreement if they have demonstrated that they have had conflict in their parenting and decision making.

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• The Attorney for the Child (AFC or Law Guardians) may encourage parents, lawyers, or judges that a PC would fulfill an important role in guiding parents.