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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 Sort ascending | Approved for DV Cases | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
Holly
Friedland, Esq.
Jacobs Berger, LLC
16 Washington St.
Morristown,
NJ
07960
|
Yes | $400.00 |
Georgia
M.
Fraser, Esq.
Fraser Family Law Office LLC
300 Carnegie Center, Suite 150
Princeton,
NJ
08540
|
No | $385.00 |
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 |
Alexandra
M.
Coglianese, Esq.
Bremer Buckner. LLC
2 University Plaza Drive, Suite 302
Hackensack,
NJ
07601
Ms. Coglianese has been serving as a Parent Coordinator in excess of a decade. She has extensive experience working with both high and low, conflict court involved families both pre and post judgment. Ms. Coglianese proves parenting coordination service in both FM and FD matters. |
No | $375.00 |
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 |
Melissa
Cipriano, Esq.
Cipriano Law Office, PC
175 Fairfield Ave Suite 4 C/D
West Caldwell,
NJ
07006
I have been practicing family law for 25 years. I am a qualified mediator and qualified domestic violence mediator. I am also trained in collaborative law. I am also a trial attorney having tried several divorce cases and domestic violence cases. I have also been a parent coordinator for several years and have now completed the statewide PC course. |
No | $400.00 |
Cindy
Ball Wilson, Esq.
Wilson Family Law LLC
667 Shunpike Road Suite 5
Chatham,
NJ
07928
Cindy has focused her legal career on family law and conflict resolution. She is a Court-qualified mediator and trained in collaborative family law. She studies mediation at the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation. Cindy was a special education teacher and understands the complex needs of children. |
No | $380.00 |