Parenting Coordinator Four-Hour Refresher Training
Date: Nov 18, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick
Member Price: $195.00
Non-Member Price: $245.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Family
Earn up to 4.5 credits, including 1.2 in Ethics! (More Information)
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Amy Wechsler, Esq.
- Lawrence Law, Watchung
Presenters
- Candice L. Drisgula, Esq.
- Drisgula Divorce & Family Law, Wayne
- Bruce P. Matez, Esq., APM
- Weir, LLP, Mt. Laurel
- Shireen B. Meistrich, LCSW
- Collaborative Divorce Coach, Fair Lawn
Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Family Law Section
New Jersey Court Rule 5:8D establishes procedures for the appointment of Parenting Coordinators and requires specialized training for admission to the Statewide Roster. Register today for this essential program to tap into the latest strategies you need to know from some of the state's leading experts, so that you can confidently navigate even the most complex matters that come your way. As an attendee, you will learn the core processes and techniques of parenting coordination, and how to apply them to get the best results in the matters you handle. Over a comprehensive training session by experienced attorneys and mental health professionals, you will gain the knowledge to tackle the special challenges involved in being an effective coordinator.
Beyond the guidelines of the rule, the panel will detail how to manage complex family dynamics and high-conflict parents. You will learn how to handle special mental health issues, domestic violence screening and your ethical obligations regarding impartiality. You will come away with the strategies you need to address these issues and expand your family law practice.
Learn the latest strategies for getting the best results in parenting coordination and high-conflict family matters, including:
- The court rule and Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) guidelines governing parenting coordination.
- Your role in the process and techniques for intake, interviewing and making recommendations.
- How family law relates to your coordination assignments and parenting issues.
- Your ethical obligations regarding scope of authority, conflicts of interest and grievances.
- How to manage family dynamics and high-conflict parents in the coordination process.
- Appropriate protocols for domestic violence screening, safety and special mental health issues.
Reserve your seat today.
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