Okla. Stat. tit. 43, § 43-120.2: Definitions

As used in the Parenting Coordinator Act:

1. “Parenting coordinator” means an impartial third party

qualified pursuant to subsection A of Section 120.6 of this title

appointed by the court to assist parties in resolving issues and

deciding disputed issues pursuant to the provisions of the Parenting

Coordinator Act relating to parenting and other family issues in any

action for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, paternity, or

guardianship where a minor child is involved; and

2. “High-conflict case” means any action for dissolution of

marriage, legal separation, paternity, or guardianship where minor

children are involved and the parties demonstrate a pattern of

ongoing:

a. litigation,

b. anger and distrust,

c. verbal abuse,

d. physical aggression or threats of physical aggression,

e. difficulty in communicating about and cooperating in

the care of their children, or

f. conditions that in the discretion of the court warrant

the appointment of a parenting coordinator.