The Alaska Order Appointing Parenting Coordinator, SHC-1802, is a legal document used in family law proceedings that outlines the appointment of a parenting coordinator to assist in the resolution of custody and visitation disputes between divorcing or separated parents. It is usually filed in the Superior Court of the State of Alaska and can be used in both contested and uncontested cases. The order may be used to appoint a parenting coordinator to help parents reach an agreement regarding their child's custody and visitation rights or to provide assistance in resolving ongoing disputes. The order also outlines the responsibilities and duties of the parenting coordinator and the parents involved in the dispute. There are two types of Alaska Order Appointing Parenting Coordinator, SHC-1802: a “temporary” and a “permanent” order. A “temporary” order is used when there is a temporary need for a parenting coordinator, such as during a dispute or when the parties to the dispute are unable to reach an agreement. A “permanent” order is used when the parties have agreed to a parenting coordinator and the order is needed to solidify that agreement.