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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 609-815-2900 ext. 55350 or email AOCFamily.Mailbox@njcourts.gov .

Parenting Coordinators Roster

Parenting Coordinator Sort ascending Approved for DV Cases Hourly Rate
Townsend Tomaio and Newmark
100 South Jefferson Rd.
Whippany, NJ 07981
Fax: (973) 539-4151

Laurie Newmark is a certified matrimonial attorney in the State of NJ. She is also a
qualified mediator in the State of NJ and a licensed family mediator in the State of FL.
Ms. Newmark has her B.A. in psychology and has completed the AFCC training for
parent coordination.

No $400.00
Sharon Ryan Montgomery, Psy.D.
20 Community Place 4th Fl
Morristown, NJ 07960
Fax: (973) 539-3687

I have been a clinical forensic psychologist for over forty years. I have conducted numerous evaluations, served as a Parenting Coordinator since 2000, conducted all types of interventions and mediations, and have a specialty as a Parent-Child Contact Problems.

Yes $425.00
Law Office of Marla Marinucci, Esq.
117 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean City, New Jersey 08226

I have been practicing law for 20 years. I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and have been Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney since 2013. I am also trained in Collaborative Law.

No $400.00
Cipriano Law Firm, PC
175 Fairfield Avenue
Suite 4C/D
West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
Fax: (973) 403-8610

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
Netsquire
WWW.GETHAPPYDIVORCE.COM
Virtual, NJ 00000

Experienced South Jersey family law attorney, Rule 1:40 economic mediator, collaboratively trained divorce lawyer, paired with my background as a special education teacher and involved step-parent allows me to consider and frame legal issues and assist folks in finding practical and out-of-the box solutions to issues in dispute. Virtual format offered.

No $400.00
Lindabury McCormick Estabrook & Cooper
53 Cardinal Drive
Westfield, NJ 07091
Fax: (908) 233-5078

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
Jacobs Berger, LLC
16 Washington Street,
Suite 201
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Fax: (973) 710-4367
No $400.00
The Law Office of Jennifer J. McCaskill, LLC
157 Broad Street
Suite 111
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Fax: (732) 747-1884

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
Ross & Calandrillo, LLC
200 Sheffield Street, Suite 209
Mountainside, NJ 07092
Fax: (908) 543-4801
No $350.00
Law Offices of Lynda Hinkle
900 Suite 168, Suite A5
Turnersville, New Jersey 08012

Ms. Hinkle has a lengthy history in family law practice, experience as a mediator, and also has a Masters in Education which qualifies her to effectively assist in a verse range of high conflict cases by instilling practical approaches that prioritize the needs of children consistent with Parenting Coordinator Program guidelines. She strives for prompt, but thoroughly analyzed solutions. 

No $375.00
Law Office of Faudia A. Hameed Clemenza
21 Main Street
Court Plaza South West Wing Suite 352
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Yes $300.00
McKenna, DuPont, Stone & Washburne
229 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07724
Yes $400.00
22 Old Short Hills Road
Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Fax: (973) 994-3575

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
Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC
44 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960

I have been a Court Approved Family Law mediator since 2001. Approximately 50% of my practice
is mediating Family Law matters. I have been selected by Judges and attorneys as a Parenting
Coordinator for Family Law matters over the past two years and have lectured for ICLE on the
benefits of having a PC in highly contentious matters.

No $520.00
David S. Gomberg and Associates
169 Maplewood Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Fax: (973) 763-5604
Yes $425.00
Jacobs Berger, LLC
16 Washington St.
Morristown, NJ 07960
Fax: (973) 710-4367
Yes $400.00
Gebhardt & Kiefer, PC
1318 Route 31
Annandale, New Jersey 08801
Fax: (908) 735-9351
No $400.00
Fraser Family Law Office LLC
300 Carnegie Center, Suite 150
Princeton, NJ 08540
Fax: (609) 223-0451
No $385.00
Dr. Danielle Forshee, LLC
280 Highway 35 Suire 402C
Red Bank, NJ 07701

Dr. Forshee is a Licensed Psychologist in New Jersey and Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey and New York, specializing in clinical and forensic psychology practice. Expertise includes high-conflict coparenting, personality, and psychological disorders. Dr. Forshee's approach is child-centered, focused on educating about children's needs and development relevant to coparenting disputes.

Yes $400.00
South Jersey Divorce Solutions Melissa Fecak Esq. LLC
16 North Centre St,
2nd Floor
Merchantville, New Jersey 08109
Fax: (856) 422-2580

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