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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 Coordinators Roster
Parenting Coordinator | Approved for DV Cases | Hourly Rate |
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The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC
157 Broad Street
Suite 111
Red Bank,
New Jersey
07701
Cadence Hulme has over a decade of experience working with families to resolve their matters. She has a Master of Social Work which has provided training and experience to unpack underlying emotional issues that may be a block to a resolution. |
No | $400.00 |
Law Offices of Richard A. Nocks, Esq.
685 Neptune Boulevard
Neptune,
New Jersey
07754
Richard A. Nocks, Esq. is an attorney and focuses his practice on divorce/family law matters. His role as a parent coordinator is specifically designed to aid the parties in effectuating the existing parenting plan, develop communication methods that promote collaboration, explore possibilities for compromise, and help the parties help themselves. |
Yes | $375.00 |
Lyons & Associates, P.C.
60 Columbia Road
Building B, Suite 150
Morristown,
New Jersey
07960
Ms. Cornelius is well versed in complex custody matters and the intersection of relationship dynamics and co-parenting challenges. She has over 25 years’ experience in Family Law, serves as an MESP Panelist, and is on the Court’s Roster of Family Mediators. She has been Court-appointed as Counsel and Guardian Ad Litem in a variety of matters. |
No | $490.00 |
South Jersey Divorce Solutions Melissa Fecak Esq. LLC
16 North Centre St,
2nd Floor
Merchantville,
New Jersey
08109
I am a family lawyer, mediator and collaborative divorce practitioner who is licensed to practice law in New Jersey. I strive to assist individuals and couples to resolve their differences without destroying their families. By using creative and out of the box thinking, I work with clients to develop solutions that they can live with and feel good about. |
Yes | $350.00 |
Dr. Hagovsky is a licensed psychologist with over forty years of education, training and experience providing forensic evaluative and treatment services in New Jersey. These include Custody and Best Interests Evaluations, Parenting Coordination, parent-child reconciliation, family therapy, as well as parenting education and co-parenting counseling. |
Yes | $350.00 |
Cipriano Law Firm, PC
175 Fairfield Avenue
Suite 4C/D
West Caldwell,
New Jersey
07006
I have been practicing Family Law since 1996. In addition to significant litigation and trial experience gained through my practice, I am also a Qualified Mediator and have been trained in Collaborative Law. |
No | $350.00 |
As an attorney with 30 years of experience primarily in Family Practice, I am well equipped to address high conflict matters involving children and parents. I have been appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem by the courts on numerous occasions and have been successful in helping children. I have a track record of assisting clients in navigating complex family law issues and finding workable solutions. I am passionate about heling families find common ground and reaching agreements that are in the best interests of their children. Being a parent coordinator allows me to use my skills to positively impact the lives of families in need. |
No | $400.00 |
Jacobs Berger, LLC
16 Washington Street,
Suite 201
Morristown,
New Jersey
07960
|
No | $400.00 |
Helmer, Conley, and Kasselman
600 Beverly Rancocas Road
Willingboro,
New Jersey
08046
Phone: (609) 315-5819
|
No | $400.00 |
No | $400.00 | |
Goodgold West & Bennett, LLC
33 Bleeker Street,
Suite 210
Millburn,
New Jersey
07041
Carmen Diaz, Esq. is a Divorce and Family law attorney with over 15 years of experience dealing with high conflict parenting matters. Through her practice, Ms. Diaz aims to help families resolve issues of conflict efficiently and thoughtfully. Ms. Diaz has extensive experience assisting families with children with special needs navigate the unique complexities of their case. |
No | $425.00 |
Phone: (973) 376-7733
Email:monica@manesweinberg.com
Having worked in education for over 25 years serving children of all ages, combined with my current roles as an educational advocate and expert in school program assessments, I am uniquely qualified to help parents with post divorce disputes. My goal is to obtain better outcomes for children. |
No | $250.00 |
Legband & D'Onoforio, LLC
93 South Finley Avenue
Basking Ridge,
New Jersey
07920
Ms. Legband devotes her practice to family law and has served as a parenting coordinator and mediator for many years, both privately and court appointed. She is Past President of Somerset County Bar Association and former Chair of Somerset County Family Law Committee. Ms. Legband was co-founder of the custody mediation program in Somerset County. |
Yes | $450.00 |