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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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
Sharon
R.
Montgomery, Psy.D.
Sharon Ryan Montgomery, Psy.D.
20 Community Place 4th Fl
Morristown,
NJ
07960
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 |
Danielle
Forshee, Ph.D.
Dr. Danielle Forshee, LLC
280 Highway 35 Suire 402C
Red Bank,
NJ
07701
Phone:732-695-4353
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 |
Jason
C.
Tuchman, Esq.
Kelly Kelly Marotta & Tuchman, LLC
25 E. Spring Valley Avenue Suite 320
Maywood,
NJ
07607
Mr. Tuchman is a trained Parenting Coordinator with experience in dealing with divorce and |
Yes | $350.00 |
Lynn
B.
Norcia, Esq.
Berse Law
217 Elmer Street
Westfield,
NJ
07090
As a parenting coordinator, I help parents move forward while always keeping their focus on the best interests of the children. I have extensive family mediation experience and regularly serve as a Guardian Ad Litem on behalf of the court. Flexible evening and weekend appointments are available via ZOOM. |
Yes | $350.00 |
Faudio
H.
Clemenza, Esq.
Law Office of Faudia A. Hameed Clemenza
21 Main Street
Court Plaza South West Wing Suite 352
Hackensack,
NJ
07601
Phone:551-800-2705
Email:faudia@gmail.com
|
Yes | $300.00 |
Holly
Friedland, Esq.
Jacobs Berger, LLC
16 Washington St.
Morristown,
NJ
07960
|
Yes | $400.00 |