The Alaska Order of Referral to Parent Plan Resolution Office (PPR) is a state agency that provides free mediation services to help to divorce or separating couples develop and/or modify a parenting plan. A parenting plan is a written agreement between parents that outlines the living arrangements and rights and responsibilities of each parent regarding their child(men). The PPR mediators are trained to assist parents in creating a parenting plan that best meets the needs of the child(men) and parents. The Alaska Order of Referral to Parent Plan Resolution Office provides two distinct types of services: voluntary and court-ordered. Voluntary referrals are for those couples who choose to try to resolve their dispute through mediation before going to court. Court-ordered referrals are for those couples who have been ordered by a court to attend mediation. In both cases, the PPR mediators will assist the parents in developing a parenting plan that meets the best interests of the child(men). The Alaska Order of Referral to Parent Plan Resolution Office is a useful resource for divorcing or separating parents who want to reach a mutually beneficial agreement about the care of their child(men). It is also a great way for parents to avoid the lengthy and costly process of going to court.