The Supreme Court previously authorized the resumption and statewide expansion of the Domestic Violence Economic Mediation (DVEM) program, as set out in this July 7, 2023 notice.
In furtherance of the DVEM, the Court in the attached September 11, 2023 Order has adopted amendments to Rules 1:40-5 (“Mediation in Family Part Matters”) and 1:40-12 (“Mediators and Arbitrators in Court-Annexed Programs”) to formalize the provisions of the DVEM.
In addition to announcement of those rule amendments, this notice provides Directive #17-23 (“Domestic Violence Economic Mediation (DVEM) Program: Updated Operational Guidelines and Forms”). These updated Operational Guidelines and forms must be used for all cases participating in the DVEM.
Questions about this notice and the resumption and expansion of the DVEM should be directed to the Family Practice Division at (609) 815-2900 x55350.
Document Date: Sept. 11, 2023
Publish Date: Sept. 13, 2023