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This program is designed to help parents implement their parenting plan and resolve day-to-day parenting issues with the assistance of a neutral third party. For example, one parent wants to change the court-ordered visitation time and the other parent disagrees. The Parenting Coordinator would talk to each parent to see if they could agree and would make a recommendation if they could not agree.
Benefits of a parenting coordinator include:
- Effective communication with a focus on the child’s best interest.
- Reduced misunderstandings and a process for parents to reach a mutual compromise.
- Reduced litigation in court.
- Lower costs and shorter timeframes.
Find Your Own Parenting Coordinator
Under Court Rule 5:8D the court may appoint a parenting coordinator selected by the parties. This can be a professional who is not on the Judiciary's roster, or it can be someone the parents trust, such as a mutual friend or community member. The benefit of choosing someone they know is that the person is familiar with the family members and their unique situation.
Use a Parenting Coordinator from the Court’s Roster
The court can appoint a parenting coordinator from the Judiciary's roster of trained professionals. They are often attorneys, mediators, or mental health professions who have completed mandatory training. They charge an hourly fee for their services.
Apply to Be a Parenting Coordinator
If you want to be listed on the court’s roster as a professional parenting coordinator, you need to apply. Approved parenting coordinators can also change or update their roster status.
For more information, contact the Family Practice Division at
or email .Parenting Coordinator Roster
Parenting Coordinator | Approved for DV Cases Sort descending | Hourly Rate |
---|---|---|
Melissa
Cipriano, Esq.
Cipriano Law Office, PC
175 Fairfield Ave Suite 4 C/D
West Caldwell,
NJ
07006
I have been practicing family law for 25 years. I am a qualified mediator and qualified domestic violence mediator. I am also trained in collaborative law. I am also a trial attorney having tried several divorce cases and domestic violence cases. I have also been a parent coordinator for several years and have now completed the statewide PC course. |
No | $400.00 |
Georgia
M.
Fraser, Esq.
Fraser Family Law Office LLC
300 Carnegie Center, Suite 150
Princeton,
NJ
08540
|
No | $385.00 |
Laurie
L.
Newmark, Esq.
Townsend Tomaio and Newmark
100 South Jefferson Rd.
Whippany,
NJ
07981
Laurie Newmark is a certified matrimonial attorney in the State of NJ. She is also a |
No | $400.00 |
Tamsen
Thorpe, Ph.D.
Directions, CLS, LLC
20 Community Pl 4th Fl
Morristown,
NJ
07960
Dr. Thorpe has been certified In Mediation Training since 2006 from the NJ Institute For Continuing Legal Education (!CLE). She received her Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training In 2008 from the Center for Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. She has been trained as a |
No | $350.00 |
Alexandra
M.
Coglianese, Esq.
Bremer Buckner. LLC
2 University Plaza Drive, Suite 302
Hackensack,
NJ
07601
Ms. Coglianese has been serving as a Parent Coordinator in excess of a decade. She has extensive experience working with both high and low, conflict court involved families both pre and post judgment. Ms. Coglianese proves parenting coordination service in both FM and FD matters. |
No | $375.00 |
Cindy
Ball Wilson, Esq.
Wilson Family Law LLC
667 Shunpike Road Suite 5
Chatham,
NJ
07928
Cindy has focused her legal career on family law and conflict resolution. She is a Court-qualified mediator and trained in collaborative family law. She studies mediation at the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation. Cindy was a special education teacher and understands the complex needs of children. |
No | $380.00 |
Allison
E.
Holzman, Esq.
Cipriano Law Office PC
175 Fairfield Ave Suites 4C/D
West Caldwell,
NJ
07006
Phone:973-403-8600
Email:aholzman@ciprianolaw.com
|
No | $350.00 |
Nicole
A.
Kobis, Esq.
Lindabury McCormick Estabrook & Cooper
53 Cardinal Drive
Westfield,
NJ
07091
I work with parents to help navigate their differences focusing on what is in the children's best interests. I ensure that both parents feel that they are being treated fairly and have the opportunity to provide me with the reasoning for their beliefs and positions. |
No | $385.00 |
Elizabeth
A.
Smith, Esq.
Dennigan Cahill Smith, LLC
12 Roszel Road, Suite C205
Princeton,
NJ
08540
Beth holds dual degrees in law and social work. After receiving initial training 15 years ago, she has worked with dozens of families as a Parenting Coordinator and Guardian Ad Litem, being appointed by the court or referred to by counsel. Beth looks at families using a strengths-based perspective and works with parents to achieve better communication and accountability for the sake of their children. |
No | $395.00 |
Elena
K.
Weitz, Esq.
Williams Law Group
90 East Halsey Road Suite 375
Parsippany,
NJ
07054
I have a B.A. in psychology, focusing on early childhood development, and am a practicing attorney for nearly 20 years, solely devoted to practicing family law. I have represented countless litigants in their custody and parenting time disputes, and have experience in handling high conflict matters. |
No | $405.00 |
Amanda
M.
Yu, Esq.
Drisgula Divorce & Family Law
1501 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne,
NJ
07470
Phone:973-872-1200
|
No | $375.00 |
Marianne
Zembryski, Esq.
Marianne Zembryski, LLC
67 Walnut Avenue Suite 109
Clark,
NJ
07066
I have always maintained a resolution-oriented family law practice. The most rewarding service I can perform is assisting parties in reducing conflict and moving their lives forward, including when fulfilling the role of parenting coordinator. |
No | $350.00 |
Stephanie
F.
Hagan, Esq.
Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC
44 Whippany Road
Morristown,
NJ
07960
Phone:973-467-5556
Email:shagan@dhkwlaw.com
I have been a Court Approved Family Law mediator since 2001. Approximately 50% of my practice |
No | $520.00 |
Amy
Wechsler, Esq.
Lawrence Law Firm
744 Mountain Blvd
Watchung,
NJ
07069
|
No | $380.00 |
Rebecca
P.
Stern, JD
Pearl Mediation
169 W. Grand Ave
Montvale,
NJ
07645
Phone:917-848-4224
Rebecca Stern is a divorce & family mediator, certified co-parenting specialist, parenting coordinator, special education parent advocate, and founder of Pearl Mediation. A professional problem-solver, Rebecca navigates clients through high-conflict situations, building child-focused enduring agreements that limit court involvement, and move families forward on solid ground feeling heard, educated and empowered. |
No | $400.00 |
Laura
A.
Nunnink, Esq.
November & Nunnink, LLC
16-00 Route 208 South
Suite 201
Fair Lawn,
NJ
07410
Ms. Nunnink has served families in New Jersey for over thirty years. She is empathetic and collaborative in her function as a parenting coordinator. Ms. Nunnink is a practicing family law attorney. |
Yes | $395.00 |
Jennifer
Stone Hall, Esq.
McKenna, DuPont, Stone & Washburne
229 Broad Street
Red Bank,
NJ
07724
I provide assistance to parents who have experienced an ongoing pattern of high conflict and/or litigation regarding their children. Ihelp parents implement and comply with court orders and parenting plans by making timely decisions to diminish the pattern of unnecessary litigation, animosity andconflict. My focus remains on the children's best interest. |
Yes | $400.00 |
David
S.
Gomberg, Ph.D.
David S. Gomberg and Associates
169 Maplewood Ave
Maplewood,
NJ
07040
|
Yes | $425.00 |
Linda
A.
Schofel, Esq., LCSW
Snyder Sarno D'Aniello Marceri & da Costa LLC
425 Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland,
NJ
07068
Linda A. Schofel has been a family law attorney for more than 30 years. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is collaboratively trained. She is a trained mediator for domestic violence matters. Her background as a therapist and family lawyer has resulted in hundreds of parent coordination court appointments. |
Yes | $360.00 |
Marcy
A.
Pasternak, Ph.D.
Marcy Pasternak, Ph.D., P.A.
96 Joan Drive
Watchung,
NJ
07069
Dr. Marcy Pasternak is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who practices in Watchung, N.J. She conducts parenting coordination, divorce |
Yes | $450.00 |