Specialized Parenting Coordinator Training
Category: Materials
Member Price: $20
Non-Member Price: $25
Areas of Law: Family
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Amy Wechsler, Esq.
- Lawrence Law, Watchung
Presenters
- Alexandra Coglianese, Esq.
- Bremer Buckner, Hackensack
- Candice L. Drisgula, Esq.
- Drisgula Divorce & Family Law, Wayne
- Derek M. Freed, Esq.
- Ulrichsen Rosen & Freed LLC, Pennington
- Phyllis S. Klein, Esq.
- Phyllis Klein Mediation, LLC, Chatham
- Bruce P. Matez, Esq., APM
- Weir Greenblatt Pierce, LLP, Cherry Hill
- Shireen B. Meistrich, LCSW
- Fair Lawn
- Dr. Sharon Montgomery
- Office of Dr. Sharon Montgomery, Morristown
- Dr. Marcy A. Pasternak
- Office of Marcy A. Pasternak, PhD, Watchung
Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Family Law Section
Join NJICLE and the NJSBA Family Law Section for our first-ever specialized Parenting Coordinator Training!
New Court Rule 5:8D – Parenting Coordinators - became effective on Sept. 1, 2023, establishing procedures for the appointment and functions of Parenting Coordinators, and creating a Statewide Roster of Approved Parenting Coordinators. Candidates seeking admission to the Statewide Roster must complete a minimum of 40 hours of training, including basic mediation training and at least 16 hours of specialized Parenting Coordination training.
To meet this training requirement, an experienced group of knowledgeable attorneys and mental health professionals will present a specialized two-day training program on June 10 and June 11. Through a mix of lectures, panel discussions, role plays and exercises, attendees will learn about the purpose and role of Parenting Coordination in New Jersey, and gain knowledge and understanding of the processes, techniques and special challenges involved in being an effective PC.
Topics to be covered include:
- Court Rule and AOC Guidelines governing Parenting Coordination
- Process and Techniques - including screening/intake, interviewing skills, scope of assignments, limitations of the role, educating parents and making recommendations
- Family Law as it relates to Parenting Coordination and parenting issues
- Ethics – scope of authority, conflicts of interest, impartiality, grievances
- Family Dynamics and High Conflict Parents in the Parenting Coordination Process
- Special Mental Health Issues
- Domestic Violence – screening, safety and process
- Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Issues in Parenting Coordination