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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 | Hourly Rate Sort descending |
|---|---|---|
Laurie
L.
Newmark, Esq.
Townsend Tomaio and Newmark
100 South Jefferson Rd.
Whippany,
NJ
07981
Laurie Newmark is a certified matrimonial attorney in the State of NJ. She is also a |
No | $400.00 |
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 |
Elena
K.
Weitz, Esq.
Williams Law Group
90 East Halsey Road Suite 375
Parsippany,
NJ
07054
I have a B.A. in psychology, focusing on early childhood development, and am a practicing attorney for nearly 20 years, solely devoted to practicing family law. I have represented countless litigants in their custody and parenting time disputes, and have experience in handling high conflict matters. |
No | $405.00 |
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 |
David
S.
Gomberg, Ph.D.
David S. Gomberg and Associates
169 Maplewood Ave
Maplewood,
NJ
07040
|
Yes | $425.00 |
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 |
Stephanie
F.
Hagan, Esq.
Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC
44 Whippany Road
Morristown,
NJ
07960
Phone:973-467-5556
Email:shagan@dhkwlaw.com
I have been a Court Approved Family Law mediator since 2001. Approximately 50% of my practice |
No | $520.00 |