Child Specialists are key collaborative team members when a couple with children is divorcing. The Child Specialist evaluates the needs of the children and offers parents information that will help them make plans in the best interest of the kids. The Child Specialist has great flexibility in gathering information. They may talk with children, parents, other family members, teachers, daycare providers, therapists, and so on. Rather than making recommendations, the Child Specialist's assessment and insights into the children's needs are provided to parents in a five-way meeting with their attorneys and coaches. This allows parents to be central in developing a parenting plan.