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Passaic County Mediator and Reunification Therapists

  • 1.  Passaic County Mediator and Reunification Therapists

    Posted 09-02-2016 10:54 AM

    Good Morning All,

    I've been appointed GAL on a divorce matter for two pro se litigants and I need to locate some divorce mediators for the litigants who reside in Passaic County and I also need some suggested Reunification Therapists preferably in Passaic County.  Any suggestions and contact info would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you in advance!

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    Jennifer D. Armstrong, Esq.
    Jennifer D. Armstrong, LLC
    40 Bey Lea Road, Suite C204
    Toms River, NJ 08753
    732-281-6000
    [email protected]
    www.jdarmstronglaw.com
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  • 2.  RE: Passaic County Mediator and Reunification Therapists

    Posted 09-02-2016 11:16 AM
    I am a certified matrimonial trial lawyer by the NJ Sup. Ct. and a certified family law mediator,  practicing family law  exclusively for the past 30 years  and my partner and I regularly  handle private and court appointed  family law mediation work in Passaic, Essex, Union, Morris and Somerset  Counties. I am happy to talk with you about your Passaic County matter. 
    Thank you.
    Richard Diamond, managing partner
    Diamond and Diamond
    225 Millburn Avenue, Suite 208
    Millburn NJ 07041
    973-379-9292

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  • 3.  RE: Passaic County Mediator and Reunification Therapists

    Posted 09-02-2016 11:18 AM
    looking into it will keep you posted


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  • 4.  RE: Passaic County Mediator and Reunification Therapists

    Posted 09-02-2016 12:20 PM
    Richard:

    Not to be difficult, but I did not think there was a certification for family law mediation. Am I wrong?

    Robert E. Goldstein, Esq.
    Drescher & Cheslow, P.A.
    (732) 972-1600
    [email protected]

    Visit my website: www.mydivorcelawyernj.com


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  • 5.  RE: Passaic County Mediator and Reunification Therapists

    Posted 09-02-2016 12:34 PM

    You are correct.  Currently, there is no certification for Divorce or Civil Mediators in New Jersey.  You can merely state that your are a "Court approved" Rule 1:40 Mediator (if you are).  Also,  the NJAPM accredits mediators with the title: "Accredited Professional Mediator" or "APM"  for Family and for Civil Mediation.

    Have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend.

    Bonnie Blume Goldsamt, Esq., Court Approved Rule 1:40 Mediator (Family and Civil);  Accredited Professional Mediator (Family and Civil), New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators

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    Bonnie Blume Goldsamt Esq.
    Hackensack NJ
    (201)487-1622

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  • 6.  RE: Passaic County Mediator and Reunification Therapists

    Posted 09-02-2016 12:39 PM
    I have twice now gone through separate 5 day programs for family law mediation training and separately went through the week long family law institutes family law mediation training program. 

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  • 7.  RE: Passaic County Mediator and Reunification Therapists

    Posted 09-02-2016 12:43 PM
    Okay. I respect that and I am sure you are very qualified. 

    I just wanted to know if there is an actual certification to call yourself a certified family law mediator. 

    Robert E. Goldstein, Esq.
    Drescher & Cheslow, P.A.
    (732) 972-1600

    Visit my website: www.mydivorcelawyernj.com



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  • 8.  RE: Passaic County Mediator and Reunification Therapists

    Posted 09-02-2016 01:26 PM
    I think the distinction is that you can be approved for the court roster but there is no certification through the state. NJAPM does accredit mediators that meet their requirements. They do not provide a general certification though. It can be confusing. In my mind continuing training and practice are key. 

    Anna-Maria Pittella
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    Without errors I hope




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  • 9.  RE: Passaic County Mediator and Reunification Therapists

    Posted 09-02-2016 02:54 PM
    No. There is no such thing as a recognized certified mediator in NJ 

    Amy Wechsler

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  • 10.  RE: Passaic County Mediator and Reunification Therapists

    Posted 09-02-2016 02:56 PM

    I believe all you can show is that you are a "Qualified Family Law Mediator Per Rule 1:40"

     




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  • 11.  RE: Passaic County Mediator and Reunification Therapists

    Posted 09-02-2016 01:53 PM

    Debra Castaldo , Phd would be a good choice if she is still doing this type of work.   

    I would be happy to mediate. I am court approved to provide economic mediation.

    Debra F. Schneider

     




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  • 12.  RE: Passaic County Mediator and Reunification Therapists

    Posted 09-02-2016 03:42 PM
    I am mediator in Passaic county and sometimes appointed by the court on matters  my office is in Passaic County.  I would
    Also recommend Dr. Amie Wolf-Melham as the therapist. Excellent and relatively inexpensive in comparison. 

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