What liability protection or insurance do parenting coordinators typically carry?

Because parenting coordinators typically come from professions like mental health practice, mediation, or law, many carry professional liability insurance connected to their underlying professional licensing or membership, similar to the coverage they'd carry for their other professional work. This isn't a separate, uniquely mandated insurance category created specifically for the parenting coordination role in Ontario; instead, it generally flows from whatever professional standards already apply to the coordinator's primary background.

Because coverage can vary depending on a coordinator's specific profession, insurer, and practice, it's reasonable for parents to ask directly about a prospective coordinator's professional liability coverage before signing an agreement, rather than assuming it's identical across every practitioner. This is particularly relevant given that a coordinator's decisions can significantly affect a family's day-to-day arrangements, and parents may want assurance about accountability if something goes seriously wrong in how the role is carried out. A family lawyer helping you select a coordinator can help you ask the right questions about their specific professional coverage.