Parenting Coordinator Program

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

Carla has practiced exclusively family law for over thirty years. In addition to completing the Parent Coordinator Program, she is also collaboratively trained. Carla, a single parent, understands raising children in a divorce situation, and aspires to aid families in making the transition as easy as possible.  

As a Parenting Coordinator, I specialize in helping families navigate co-parenting challenges through effective communication and tailored parenting plans. With a background in mediation and family support, I am dedicated to fostering a positive environment that prioritizes children's well-being and empowers parents to resolve conflicts collaboratively. 

Aaron Cohen is a seasoned family law attorney. He is a Co-Chair of the Bergen County Bar Association's Family Law Committee, Chair of the Bergen County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel Program, and Co-Founder of the Bergen County FD Settlement Conference Program. He has litigated many cases involving custody/parenting time issues. 

Dr. Donahue is a Psychologist specializing in forensic and clinical psychology. Expertise centers around helping families achieve adaptive outcomes through improved communication, compromise, and perspective taking. Continually pursuing professional development to advance professional skills, she utilizes a solution-focused and child-centric approach.

I’m a trained mediator, experienced with high conflict cases. My goal is to resolve issues swiftly to avoid motions that only increases legal fees on both sides. I will do my best to get you working together in the best interests of your children. 

For 30 years, Ms. Huckerby has exclusively devoted her practice to family law including divorce proceedings, post judgment litigation, and appellate practice. She served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable John Sweeney, A.J.S.C. (retired).