Day 1 Sunday, November 1 -  In Person at Rutgers Labor Education Center

Day 2 Sunday, November 8 - Online

Day 3 Thursday, November 12 - Online

Day 4 Sunday, November 15 - Online

Day 5 Sunday, November 22 - In Person at Rutgers Labor Education Center

VIEW FLYER HERE

Fall 2026 Registration Information

The course fee is $1,560, if you register before September, 2026 and $1,610 after. A additional late fee of $50 will be applied after October 26.

1. Free General Membership to NJAPM through 9/30/2027 (value: $185+).

2. Membership includes access to local peer groups, listserv, free webinars, and discounts to seminars and conferences.

3. A hardcopy course manual; additional editable forms and additional training materials via DropBox.

4. A 40-Hour certificate following the class; suitable for framing and required to apply to the 1:40 NJ Court Family Economic Roster.

5. A CLE/CPE certificate, if applicable.

6. Follow-up conference three months after the class ends to keep you on track.

7. Meals for in-person training days.

Payment is due at the time of registration for the class.

Pay before September 30, 2026, and receive a $50 discount, for a payment-in-full of $1,560.

Cancellation Policy

There is a $300 cancellation charge. ($250 if you paid the early bird rate and $350 if you paid the late fee) In addition, the membership fee of $185 (included in registration) is not refundable.

Students cancelling before the class starts can choose to receive a refund, (minus the $300 cancellation fee and $185 membership fee) or apply the     full payment to the next session in the Spring of 2027. If you change your mind later, we will still issue you the refund. The membership fee of $185 (included in registration) is not refundable. You may transfer your registration only once, to the Spring 2027 course.

Except in extreme situations, no refunds will  be issued after the program starts. Students will be offered the opportunity to take the training in the Spring 2027, at no additional cost.

If you miss a training day, you may make-up the day at no additional cost in the Spring of 2027.

NJAPM reserves the right to cancel the training and return all fees or to convert in person days to online

Only those registered for the class may attend.

Audio or video recordings of the class are not permitted and you must have your camera on during teaching times online.

For Zoom, camera must be on during class; you need a working microphone and sufficient internet speed This class is approved for NJ 1:40 Divorce Roster; 24-    Hours approved for the NY State, Part 146 Roster

CULTURAL COMPETENCY SCHOLARSHIP - Deadline is September 30, 2026. There are a limited number of scholarships available and they are distributed on a first come, first served basis and may be distributed before the deadline.

Program Features

Faculty is composed of attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial professionals who mediate NJ divorces and who will expose you to different mediation styles.    Many of the instructors are on the NJ 1:40 Court Economic Mediation Roster. You will be a better mediator by learning f rom this diverse faculty.

Classes are limited to a maximum of 24 students to provide individual attention and facilitate better class participation. Ratio of 1 instructor for every 8 students.

Follow-up teleconference to keep you on track to launch your practice.

After taking this course, you will qualify to participate in the the NJAPM Apprentice Program; separate charges apply.

Up to four $500 cultural competency SCHOLARSHIPS are available; you must submit your application by September 30. Scholarships are awarded on a first come first served basis.

Method of Instruction

Lecture: Learn from prominent mediators and other experts.

Faculty demonstration: Learn by watching experienced mediators.

Student role plays: Learn by doing.

Process: Step-by-step, how to conduct the mediation from beginning to end.

Key Elements of Training

Parenting, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and domestic violence.

Separate Breakout Session on Challenges of Mediating for or those having working knowledge of child support guidelines.

Documents such as agreements to mediate, balance and budget spreadsheets, &    Memoranda of Understanding in paper and electronic format that you can customize.

Techniques: Learn what mediation is, what good mediation skills are, and how to use these techniques in your practice.

NJ 1:40 Family Economic Program: Meets 40-Hour course requirement.

NY: Approved for 24-hours of initial training for New York State Unified Court System's Initial Mediation Training, Part 146

CLEs: The course qualifies for 48 NJ CLE credits including 3.4 ethics credits including 1 DEI credits.    CPEs: The course qualifies for 48 CPE credits including 3.4 ethics credits.

NJAPM is the largest mediation association in New Jersey with approximately 300 members.

Our mission is to act as a training and educational resource for mediators.

NJAPM is dedicated solely to mediation.

FACULTY:

William H. Donahue, Jr. Esq., APM

Family and divorce attorney with extensive mediation practice. Author of Reconcilable Differences;

www.itsmydivorce.com

Suzanne English, MA

Past President of NJAPM, reinsurance expert, paralegal, CASA volunteer with professional certificate in child advocacy;

www.optinmediationgroup.com/

Christine Heer, JD, LCSW

Specializes in victim services; mediator, attorney, social worker, and professor;

www.cheerconsultation.com

Anju D. Jessani, MBA, APM

Past president of NJAPM; Wharton MBA with extensive experience mediating in private practice and for the courts;

www.dwdmediation.org

Hon. Lawrence R. Jones (Ret.)

Retired family court judge (2017) currently in private practice as a mediator and arbitrator; graduate of NJAPM training;

https://lrjonesmediator.com/

 Bruce P. Matez, Esq., APM

Past president of NJAPM, top south Jersey collaborative lawyer & divorce mediator. Certified NJ Matrimonial Attorney;

www.weirlawllp.com/team/bruce-matez/

Kenneth Neumann, Ph.D., APM

Founder in 1983 of Center for Family & Divorce Mediation. Founding member of Academy of Prof. Family Mediators;

http://divorcemediation.com

Jeffrey Urbach, CPA ABV,CVA CFE  Founding partner at Urbach & Avraham, CPAs; specializes in matrimonial litigation, economic mediation & collaborative law; www.uandacpas.com

View 2026 Flyer Here

Day 1 Sunday, November 1 -  In Person at Rutgers Labor Education Center

Day 2 Sunday, November 8 - Online

Day 3 Thursday, November 12 - Online

Day 4 Sunday, November 15 - Online

Day 5 Sunday, November 22 - In Person at Rutgers Labor Education Center

VIEW FLYER HERE

Fall 2026 Registration Information

The course fee is $1,560, if you register before September, 2026 and $1,610 after. A additional late fee of $50 will be applied after October 26.

1. Free General Membership to NJAPM through 9/30/2027 (value: $185+).

2. Membership includes access to local peer groups, listserv, free webinars, and discounts to seminars and conferences.

3. A hardcopy course manual; additional editable forms and additional training materials via DropBox.

4. A 40-Hour certificate following the class; suitable for framing and required to apply to the 1:40 NJ Court Family Economic Roster.

5. A CLE/CPE certificate, if applicable.

6. Follow-up conference three months after the class ends to keep you on track.

7. Meals for in-person training days.

Payment is due at the time of registration for the class.

Pay before September 30, 2026, and receive a $50 discount, for a payment-in-full of $1,560.

Cancellation Policy

There is a $300 cancellation charge. ($250 if you paid the early bird rate and $350 if you paid the late fee) In addition, the membership fee of $185 (included in registration) is not refundable.

Students cancelling before the class starts can choose to receive a refund, (minus the $300 cancellation fee and $185 membership fee) or apply the     full payment to the next session in the Spring of 2027. If you change your mind later, we will still issue you the refund. The membership fee of $185 (included in registration) is not refundable. You may transfer your registration only once, to the Spring 2027 course.

Except in extreme situations, no refunds will  be issued after the program starts. Students will be offered the opportunity to take the training in the Spring 2027, at no additional cost.

If you miss a training day, you may make-up the day at no additional cost in the Spring of 2027.

NJAPM reserves the right to cancel the training and return all fees or to convert in person days to online

Only those registered for the class may attend.

Audio or video recordings of the class are not permitted and you must have your camera on during teaching times online.

For Zoom, camera must be on during class; you need a working microphone and sufficient internet speed This class is approved for NJ 1:40 Divorce Roster; 24-    Hours approved for the NY State, Part 146 Roster

CULTURAL COMPETENCY SCHOLARSHIP - Deadline is September 30, 2026. There are a limited number of scholarships available and they are distributed on a first come, first served basis and may be distributed before the deadline.

Program Features

Faculty is composed of attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial professionals who mediate NJ divorces and who will expose you to different mediation styles.    Many of the instructors are on the NJ 1:40 Court Economic Mediation Roster. You will be a better mediator by learning f rom this diverse faculty.

Classes are limited to a maximum of 24 students to provide individual attention and facilitate better class participation. Ratio of 1 instructor for every 8 students.

Follow-up teleconference to keep you on track to launch your practice.

After taking this course, you will qualify to participate in the the NJAPM Apprentice Program; separate charges apply.

Up to four $500 cultural competency SCHOLARSHIPS are available; you must submit your application by September 30. Scholarships are awarded on a first come first served basis.

Method of Instruction

Lecture: Learn from prominent mediators and other experts.

Faculty demonstration: Learn by watching experienced mediators.

Student role plays: Learn by doing.

Process: Step-by-step, how to conduct the mediation from beginning to end.

Key Elements of Training

Parenting, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and domestic violence.

Separate Breakout Session on Challenges of Mediating for or those having working knowledge of child support guidelines.

Documents such as agreements to mediate, balance and budget spreadsheets, &    Memoranda of Understanding in paper and electronic format that you can customize.

Techniques: Learn what mediation is, what good mediation skills are, and how to use these techniques in your practice.

NJ 1:40 Family Economic Program: Meets 40-Hour course requirement.

NY: Approved for 24-hours of initial training for New York State Unified Court System's Initial Mediation Training, Part 146

CLEs: The course qualifies for 48 NJ CLE credits including 3.4 ethics credits including 1 DEI credits.    CPEs: The course qualifies for 48 CPE credits including 3.4 ethics credits.

NJAPM is the largest mediation association in New Jersey with approximately 300 members.

Our mission is to act as a training and educational resource for mediators.

NJAPM is dedicated solely to mediation.

FACULTY:

William H. Donahue, Jr. Esq., APM

Family and divorce attorney with extensive mediation practice. Author of Reconcilable Differences;

www.itsmydivorce.com

Suzanne English, MA

Past President of NJAPM, reinsurance expert, paralegal, CASA volunteer with professional certificate in child advocacy;

www.optinmediationgroup.com/

Christine Heer, JD, LCSW

Specializes in victim services; mediator, attorney, social worker, and professor;

www.cheerconsultation.com

Anju D. Jessani, MBA, APM

Past president of NJAPM; Wharton MBA with extensive experience mediating in private practice and for the courts;

www.dwdmediation.org

Hon. Lawrence R. Jones (Ret.)

Retired family court judge (2017) currently in private practice as a mediator and arbitrator; graduate of NJAPM training;

https://lrjonesmediator.com/

 Bruce P. Matez, Esq., APM

Past president of NJAPM, top south Jersey collaborative lawyer & divorce mediator. Certified NJ Matrimonial Attorney;

www.weirlawllp.com/team/bruce-matez/

Kenneth Neumann, Ph.D., APM

Founder in 1983 of Center for Family & Divorce Mediation. Founding member of Academy of Prof. Family Mediators;

http://divorcemediation.com

Jeffrey Urbach, CPA ABV,CVA CFE  Founding partner at Urbach & Avraham, CPAs; specializes in matrimonial litigation, economic mediation & collaborative law; www.uandacpas.com

View 2026 Flyer Here

Day 1 Sunday, November 1 -  In Person at Rutgers Labor Education Center

Day 2 Sunday, November 8 - Online

Day 3 Thursday, November 12 - Online

Day 4 Sunday, November 15 - Online

Day 5 Sunday, November 22 - In Person at Rutgers Labor Education Center

VIEW FLYER HERE

Fall 2026 Registration Information

The course fee is $1,560, if you register before September, 2026 and $1,610 after. A additional late fee of $50 will be applied after October 26.

1. Free General Membership to NJAPM through 9/30/2027 (value: $185+).

2. Membership includes access to local peer groups, listserv, free webinars, and discounts to seminars and conferences.

3. A hardcopy course manual; additional editable forms and additional training materials via DropBox.

4. A 40-Hour certificate following the class; suitable for framing and required to apply to the 1:40 NJ Court Family Economic Roster.

5. A CLE/CPE certificate, if applicable.

6. Follow-up conference three months after the class ends to keep you on track.

7. Meals for in-person training days.

Payment is due at the time of registration for the class.

Pay before September 30, 2026, and receive a $50 discount, for a payment-in-full of $1,560.

Cancellation Policy

There is a $300 cancellation charge. ($250 if you paid the early bird rate and $350 if you paid the late fee) In addition, the membership fee of $185 (included in registration) is not refundable.

Students cancelling before the class starts can choose to receive a refund, (minus the $300 cancellation fee and $185 membership fee) or apply the     full payment to the next session in the Spring of 2027. If you change your mind later, we will still issue you the refund. The membership fee of $185 (included in registration) is not refundable. You may transfer your registration only once, to the Spring 2027 course.

Except in extreme situations, no refunds will  be issued after the program starts. Students will be offered the opportunity to take the training in the Spring 2027, at no additional cost.

If you miss a training day, you may make-up the day at no additional cost in the Spring of 2027.

NJAPM reserves the right to cancel the training and return all fees or to convert in person days to online

Only those registered for the class may attend.

Audio or video recordings of the class are not permitted and you must have your camera on during teaching times online.

For Zoom, camera must be on during class; you need a working microphone and sufficient internet speed This class is approved for NJ 1:40 Divorce Roster; 24-    Hours approved for the NY State, Part 146 Roster

CULTURAL COMPETENCY SCHOLARSHIP - Deadline is September 30, 2026. There are a limited number of scholarships available and they are distributed on a first come, first served basis and may be distributed before the deadline.

Program Features

Faculty is composed of attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial professionals who mediate NJ divorces and who will expose you to different mediation styles.    Many of the instructors are on the NJ 1:40 Court Economic Mediation Roster. You will be a better mediator by learning f rom this diverse faculty.

Classes are limited to a maximum of 24 students to provide individual attention and facilitate better class participation. Ratio of 1 instructor for every 8 students.

Follow-up teleconference to keep you on track to launch your practice.

After taking this course, you will qualify to participate in the the NJAPM Apprentice Program; separate charges apply.

Up to four $500 cultural competency SCHOLARSHIPS are available; you must submit your application by September 30. Scholarships are awarded on a first come first served basis.

Method of Instruction

Lecture: Learn from prominent mediators and other experts.

Faculty demonstration: Learn by watching experienced mediators.

Student role plays: Learn by doing.

Process: Step-by-step, how to conduct the mediation from beginning to end.

Key Elements of Training

Parenting, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and domestic violence.

Separate Breakout Session on Challenges of Mediating for or those having working knowledge of child support guidelines.

Documents such as agreements to mediate, balance and budget spreadsheets, &    Memoranda of Understanding in paper and electronic format that you can customize.

Techniques: Learn what mediation is, what good mediation skills are, and how to use these techniques in your practice.

NJ 1:40 Family Economic Program: Meets 40-Hour course requirement.

NY: Approved for 24-hours of initial training for New York State Unified Court System's Initial Mediation Training, Part 146

CLEs: The course qualifies for 48 NJ CLE credits including 3.4 ethics credits including 1 DEI credits.    CPEs: The course qualifies for 48 CPE credits including 3.4 ethics credits.

NJAPM is the largest mediation association in New Jersey with approximately 300 members.

Our mission is to act as a training and educational resource for mediators.

NJAPM is dedicated solely to mediation.

FACULTY:

William H. Donahue, Jr. Esq., APM

Family and divorce attorney with extensive mediation practice. Author of Reconcilable Differences;

www.itsmydivorce.com

Suzanne English, MA

Past President of NJAPM, reinsurance expert, paralegal, CASA volunteer with professional certificate in child advocacy;

www.optinmediationgroup.com/

Christine Heer, JD, LCSW

Specializes in victim services; mediator, attorney, social worker, and professor;

www.cheerconsultation.com

Anju D. Jessani, MBA, APM

Past president of NJAPM; Wharton MBA with extensive experience mediating in private practice and for the courts;

www.dwdmediation.org

Hon. Lawrence R. Jones (Ret.)

Retired family court judge (2017) currently in private practice as a mediator and arbitrator; graduate of NJAPM training;

https://lrjonesmediator.com/

 Bruce P. Matez, Esq., APM

Past president of NJAPM, top south Jersey collaborative lawyer & divorce mediator. Certified NJ Matrimonial Attorney;

www.weirlawllp.com/team/bruce-matez/

Kenneth Neumann, Ph.D., APM

Founder in 1983 of Center for Family & Divorce Mediation. Founding member of Academy of Prof. Family Mediators;

http://divorcemediation.com

Jeffrey Urbach, CPA ABV,CVA CFE  Founding partner at Urbach & Avraham, CPAs; specializes in matrimonial litigation, economic mediation & collaborative law; www.uandacpas.com

View 2026 Flyer Here

Day 1 Sunday, November 1 -  In Person at Rutgers Labor Education Center

Day 2 Sunday, November 8 - Online

Day 3 Thursday, November 12 - Online

Day 4 Sunday, November 15 - Online

Day 5 Sunday, November 22 - In Person at Rutgers Labor Education Center

VIEW FLYER HERE

Fall 2026 Registration Information

The course fee is $1,560, if you register before September, 2026 and $1,610 after. A additional late fee of $50 will be applied after October 26.

1. Free General Membership to NJAPM through 9/30/2027 (value: $185+).

2. Membership includes access to local peer groups, listserv, free webinars, and discounts to seminars and conferences.

3. A hardcopy course manual; additional editable forms and additional training materials via DropBox.

4. A 40-Hour certificate following the class; suitable for framing and required to apply to the 1:40 NJ Court Family Economic Roster.

5. A CLE/CPE certificate, if applicable.

6. Follow-up conference three months after the class ends to keep you on track.

7. Meals for in-person training days.

Payment is due at the time of registration for the class.

Pay before September 30, 2026, and receive a $50 discount, for a payment-in-full of $1,560.

Cancellation Policy

There is a $300 cancellation charge. ($250 if you paid the early bird rate and $350 if you paid the late fee) In addition, the membership fee of $185 (included in registration) is not refundable.

Students cancelling before the class starts can choose to receive a refund, (minus the $300 cancellation fee and $185 membership fee) or apply the     full payment to the next session in the Spring of 2027. If you change your mind later, we will still issue you the refund. The membership fee of $185 (included in registration) is not refundable. You may transfer your registration only once, to the Spring 2027 course.

Except in extreme situations, no refunds will  be issued after the program starts. Students will be offered the opportunity to take the training in the Spring 2027, at no additional cost.

If you miss a training day, you may make-up the day at no additional cost in the Spring of 2027.

NJAPM reserves the right to cancel the training and return all fees or to convert in person days to online

Only those registered for the class may attend.

Audio or video recordings of the class are not permitted and you must have your camera on during teaching times online.

For Zoom, camera must be on during class; you need a working microphone and sufficient internet speed This class is approved for NJ 1:40 Divorce Roster; 24-    Hours approved for the NY State, Part 146 Roster

CULTURAL COMPETENCY SCHOLARSHIP - Deadline is September 30, 2026. There are a limited number of scholarships available and they are distributed on a first come, first served basis and may be distributed before the deadline.

Program Features

Faculty is composed of attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial professionals who mediate NJ divorces and who will expose you to different mediation styles.    Many of the instructors are on the NJ 1:40 Court Economic Mediation Roster. You will be a better mediator by learning f rom this diverse faculty.

Classes are limited to a maximum of 24 students to provide individual attention and facilitate better class participation. Ratio of 1 instructor for every 8 students.

Follow-up teleconference to keep you on track to launch your practice.

After taking this course, you will qualify to participate in the the NJAPM Apprentice Program; separate charges apply.

Up to four $500 cultural competency SCHOLARSHIPS are available; you must submit your application by September 30. Scholarships are awarded on a first come first served basis.

Method of Instruction

Lecture: Learn from prominent mediators and other experts.

Faculty demonstration: Learn by watching experienced mediators.

Student role plays: Learn by doing.

Process: Step-by-step, how to conduct the mediation from beginning to end.

Key Elements of Training

Parenting, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and domestic violence.

Separate Breakout Session on Challenges of Mediating for or those having working knowledge of child support guidelines.

Documents such as agreements to mediate, balance and budget spreadsheets, &    Memoranda of Understanding in paper and electronic format that you can customize.

Techniques: Learn what mediation is, what good mediation skills are, and how to use these techniques in your practice.

NJ 1:40 Family Economic Program: Meets 40-Hour course requirement.

NY: Approved for 24-hours of initial training for New York State Unified Court System's Initial Mediation Training, Part 146

CLEs: The course qualifies for 48 NJ CLE credits including 3.4 ethics credits including 1 DEI credits.    CPEs: The course qualifies for 48 CPE credits including 3.4 ethics credits.

NJAPM is the largest mediation association in New Jersey with approximately 300 members.

Our mission is to act as a training and educational resource for mediators.

NJAPM is dedicated solely to mediation.

FACULTY:

William H. Donahue, Jr. Esq., APM

Family and divorce attorney with extensive mediation practice. Author of Reconcilable Differences;

www.itsmydivorce.com

Suzanne English, MA

Past President of NJAPM, reinsurance expert, paralegal, CASA volunteer with professional certificate in child advocacy;

www.optinmediationgroup.com/

Christine Heer, JD, LCSW

Specializes in victim services; mediator, attorney, social worker, and professor;

www.cheerconsultation.com

Anju D. Jessani, MBA, APM

Past president of NJAPM; Wharton MBA with extensive experience mediating in private practice and for the courts;

www.dwdmediation.org

Hon. Lawrence R. Jones (Ret.)

Retired family court judge (2017) currently in private practice as a mediator and arbitrator; graduate of NJAPM training;

https://lrjonesmediator.com/

 Bruce P. Matez, Esq., APM

Past president of NJAPM, top south Jersey collaborative lawyer & divorce mediator. Certified NJ Matrimonial Attorney;

www.weirlawllp.com/team/bruce-matez/

Kenneth Neumann, Ph.D., APM

Founder in 1983 of Center for Family & Divorce Mediation. Founding member of Academy of Prof. Family Mediators;

http://divorcemediation.com

Jeffrey Urbach, CPA ABV,CVA CFE  Founding partner at Urbach & Avraham, CPAs; specializes in matrimonial litigation, economic mediation & collaborative law; www.uandacpas.com

View 2026 Flyer Here

Day 1 Sunday, November 1 -  In Person at Rutgers Labor Education Center

Day 2 Sunday, November 8 - Online

Day 3 Thursday, November 12 - Online

Day 4 Sunday, November 15 - Online

Day 5 Sunday, November 22 - In Person at Rutgers Labor Education Center

VIEW FLYER HERE

Fall 2026 Registration Information

The course fee is $1,560, if you register before September, 2026 and $1,610 after. A additional late fee of $50 will be applied after October 26.

1. Free General Membership to NJAPM through 9/30/2027 (value: $185+).

2. Membership includes access to local peer groups, listserv, free webinars, and discounts to seminars and conferences.

3. A hardcopy course manual; additional editable forms and additional training materials via DropBox.

4. A 40-Hour certificate following the class; suitable for framing and required to apply to the 1:40 NJ Court Family Economic Roster.

5. A CLE/CPE certificate, if applicable.

6. Follow-up conference three months after the class ends to keep you on track.

7. Meals for in-person training days.

Payment is due at the time of registration for the class.

Pay before September 30, 2026, and receive a $50 discount, for a payment-in-full of $1,560.

Cancellation Policy

There is a $300 cancellation charge. ($250 if you paid the early bird rate and $350 if you paid the late fee) In addition, the membership fee of $185 (included in registration) is not refundable.

Students cancelling before the class starts can choose to receive a refund, (minus the $300 cancellation fee and $185 membership fee) or apply the     full payment to the next session in the Spring of 2027. If you change your mind later, we will still issue you the refund. The membership fee of $185 (included in registration) is not refundable. You may transfer your registration only once, to the Spring 2027 course.

Except in extreme situations, no refunds will  be issued after the program starts. Students will be offered the opportunity to take the training in the Spring 2027, at no additional cost.

If you miss a training day, you may make-up the day at no additional cost in the Spring of 2027.

NJAPM reserves the right to cancel the training and return all fees or to convert in person days to online

Only those registered for the class may attend.

Audio or video recordings of the class are not permitted and you must have your camera on during teaching times online.

For Zoom, camera must be on during class; you need a working microphone and sufficient internet speed This class is approved for NJ 1:40 Divorce Roster; 24-    Hours approved for the NY State, Part 146 Roster

CULTURAL COMPETENCY SCHOLARSHIP - Deadline is September 30, 2026. There are a limited number of scholarships available and they are distributed on a first come, first served basis and may be distributed before the deadline.

Program Features

Faculty is composed of attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial professionals who mediate NJ divorces and who will expose you to different mediation styles.    Many of the instructors are on the NJ 1:40 Court Economic Mediation Roster. You will be a better mediator by learning f rom this diverse faculty.

Classes are limited to a maximum of 24 students to provide individual attention and facilitate better class participation. Ratio of 1 instructor for every 8 students.

Follow-up teleconference to keep you on track to launch your practice.

After taking this course, you will qualify to participate in the the NJAPM Apprentice Program; separate charges apply.

Up to four $500 cultural competency SCHOLARSHIPS are available; you must submit your application by September 30. Scholarships are awarded on a first come first served basis.

Method of Instruction

Lecture: Learn from prominent mediators and other experts.

Faculty demonstration: Learn by watching experienced mediators.

Student role plays: Learn by doing.

Process: Step-by-step, how to conduct the mediation from beginning to end.

Key Elements of Training

Parenting, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and domestic violence.

Separate Breakout Session on Challenges of Mediating for or those having working knowledge of child support guidelines.

Documents such as agreements to mediate, balance and budget spreadsheets, &    Memoranda of Understanding in paper and electronic format that you can customize.

Techniques: Learn what mediation is, what good mediation skills are, and how to use these techniques in your practice.

NJ 1:40 Family Economic Program: Meets 40-Hour course requirement.

NY: Approved for 24-hours of initial training for New York State Unified Court System's Initial Mediation Training, Part 146

CLEs: The course qualifies for 48 NJ CLE credits including 3.4 ethics credits including 1 DEI credits.    CPEs: The course qualifies for 48 CPE credits including 3.4 ethics credits.

NJAPM is the largest mediation association in New Jersey with approximately 300 members.

Our mission is to act as a training and educational resource for mediators.

NJAPM is dedicated solely to mediation.

FACULTY:

William H. Donahue, Jr. Esq., APM

Family and divorce attorney with extensive mediation practice. Author of Reconcilable Differences;

www.itsmydivorce.com

Suzanne English, MA

Past President of NJAPM, reinsurance expert, paralegal, CASA volunteer with professional certificate in child advocacy;

www.optinmediationgroup.com/

Christine Heer, JD, LCSW

Specializes in victim services; mediator, attorney, social worker, and professor;

www.cheerconsultation.com

Anju D. Jessani, MBA, APM

Past president of NJAPM; Wharton MBA with extensive experience mediating in private practice and for the courts;

www.dwdmediation.org

Hon. Lawrence R. Jones (Ret.)

Retired family court judge (2017) currently in private practice as a mediator and arbitrator; graduate of NJAPM training;

https://lrjonesmediator.com/

 Bruce P. Matez, Esq., APM

Past president of NJAPM, top south Jersey collaborative lawyer & divorce mediator. Certified NJ Matrimonial Attorney;

www.weirlawllp.com/team/bruce-matez/

Kenneth Neumann, Ph.D., APM

Founder in 1983 of Center for Family & Divorce Mediation. Founding member of Academy of Prof. Family Mediators;

http://divorcemediation.com

Jeffrey Urbach, CPA ABV,CVA CFE  Founding partner at Urbach & Avraham, CPAs; specializes in matrimonial litigation, economic mediation & collaborative law; www.uandacpas.com

View 2026 Flyer Here