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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 |
---|---|---|
Price, Meese, Shulman & D'Arminio, P.C.
50 Tice Boulevard
Suite 380
Woodcliff Lake,
New Jersey
07677
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. |
No | $375.00 |
Price, Meese, Shulman & D'Arminio, P.C.
50 Tice Boulevard
Suite 380
Woodcliff Lake,
New Jersey
07677
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. |
No | $375.00 |
Karen B. Donahue, PsyD, LLC
1540 Route 138
Suite 201
Wall Township,
New Jersey
07719
Phone: (732) 528-5553
Email:karen@drkdonahue.com
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. |
Yes | $400.00 |
Karen B. Donahue, PsyD, LLC
1540 Route 138
Suite 201
Wall Township,
New Jersey
07719
Phone: (732) 528-5553
Email:karen@drkdonahue.com
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. |
Yes | $400.00 |
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. |
No | $400.00 |
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. |
No | $400.00 |
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. |
No | $400.00 |
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). |
No | $350.00 |
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). |
No | $350.00 |
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). |
No | $350.00 |
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). |
No | $350.00 |
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). |
No | $350.00 |
Best Foot Forward Consulting
41 Watchung Plaza
Suite 352
Montclair,
New Jersey
07042
Phone: (646) 926-2245
As a certified divorce mediator and domestic violence advocate, I bring a unique perspective to parenting coordination. My AFCC and NJAPM memberships reflect my commitment to helping parents collaboratively resolve conflict, prioritizing their children's well-being for efficient and positive outcomes. |
Yes | $375.00 |
Best Foot Forward Consulting
41 Watchung Plaza
Suite 352
Montclair,
New Jersey
07042
Phone: (646) 926-2245
As a certified divorce mediator and domestic violence advocate, I bring a unique perspective to parenting coordination. My AFCC and NJAPM memberships reflect my commitment to helping parents collaboratively resolve conflict, prioritizing their children's well-being for efficient and positive outcomes. |
Yes | $375.00 |
Best Foot Forward Consulting
41 Watchung Plaza
Suite 352
Montclair,
New Jersey
07042
Phone: (646) 926-2245
As a certified divorce mediator and domestic violence advocate, I bring a unique perspective to parenting coordination. My AFCC and NJAPM memberships reflect my commitment to helping parents collaboratively resolve conflict, prioritizing their children's well-being for efficient and positive outcomes. |
Yes | $375.00 |
Best Foot Forward Consulting
41 Watchung Plaza
Suite 352
Montclair,
New Jersey
07042
Phone: (646) 926-2245
As a certified divorce mediator and domestic violence advocate, I bring a unique perspective to parenting coordination. My AFCC and NJAPM memberships reflect my commitment to helping parents collaboratively resolve conflict, prioritizing their children's well-being for efficient and positive outcomes. |
Yes | $375.00 |
Ziegler Law Group
651 Old Mount Pleasant Avenue
Livingston,
New Jersey
07039
Carole Hafferty has completed the New Jersey Family Mediation Training Course and the New Jersey Parenting Coordinator training. She has served as a private mediator, Early Settlement Panelist, and practices Family Law. She is experienced in family law matters involving parenting time disputes and resolutions. |
No | $350.00 |
Ziegler Law Group
651 Old Mount Pleasant Avenue
Livingston,
New Jersey
07039
Carole Hafferty has completed the New Jersey Family Mediation Training Course and the New Jersey Parenting Coordinator training. She has served as a private mediator, Early Settlement Panelist, and practices Family Law. She is experienced in family law matters involving parenting time disputes and resolutions. |
No | $350.00 |
Ziegler Law Group
651 Old Mount Pleasant Avenue
Livingston,
New Jersey
07039
Carole Hafferty has completed the New Jersey Family Mediation Training Course and the New Jersey Parenting Coordinator training. She has served as a private mediator, Early Settlement Panelist, and practices Family Law. She is experienced in family law matters involving parenting time disputes and resolutions. |
No | $350.00 |
Phone: (856) 429-7770
Email:bmatez@weirlawllp.com
Bruce has practiced divorce and family law for over 30 years. He has mediated close to 2000 divorce and family law disputes and has served as a Guardian ad Litem for children appointed by the court. He has been appointed as a parenting coordinator in many matters. |
Yes | $400.00 |