NJAPM

10/16/2026

RESERVE YOUR PLACE | 33rd Annual NJAPM Conference | Friday, November 13, 2026 | New Brunswick, NJ

Theme: Mediation First — Building a New Default in Dispute Resolution

Join 100 + New Jersey Mediators to learn about the newest ideas and techniques in mediation at NJAPM's Fall Conference.

Held in person on Friday, November 13, the conference is for both civil and family practitioners and will feature a strong lineup of speakers, including a panel of retired NJ Supreme Court Justices.

The program will also include an ethics session, and Civil/Commercial and Matrimonial/Divorce breakout tracks.

Attendees will have opportunities to network with colleagues and conference sponsors while earning CLE/CPE credits. The conference will meet the Annual 1:40 Roster CLE Requirement. All credits pending.

KEY DETAILS:

Venue: Rutgers Labor Education Center, 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Registration: 8:30 am
Conference: 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be served

REGISTRATION FEES:

NJAPM members: $195
Non-members: $295
Plus, special pricing for full-time student members and speakers.

View the full agenda, conference details, and register to reserve your place: https://njapm.org/page/conferences

NJAPM—the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators—is a non-profit association of professionals committed to the practice of dispute resolution through mediation.

10/13/2026

REGISTER NOW | NJAPM Court Approved 6-Hour Supplemental Divorce Mediation Training — Child Support and Alimony

Date: November 12, 2026
Time: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm
Format: Live on Zoom
Course Fee: $335 for NJAPM Members • $400 for Non-Members

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER THIS COURSE?

If you completed divorce mediation training more than five years ago, received your 40-hour basic mediation training outside the state of New Jersey, or are looking for a refresher focused on financial topics related to divorce mediation, this course is designed for you.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

The 1:40 Economic Mediation approved, 6-hour supplemental program focuses on child support and alimony issues in the context of divorce mediation.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate acknowledging 6 hours of specialized training in economic mediation, specifically addressing child support and alimony.

For more information and to register, visit:
https://njapm.org/page/divorce-mediation-training
Select: SUPPLEMENTAL/REFRESHER Divorce Training

NJAPM—the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators—is a non-profit association of professionals committed to the practice of dispute resolution through mediation.

Divorce mediation is rapidly becoming the preferred method for couples to get divorced. If you are an attorney, mental health or other professional and want to become a divorce mediator and receive training from New Jersey’s premier association of professional mediators, you should take this cours...

10/05/2026

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN | 33rd Annual NJAPM Conference | Friday, November 13, 2026 | New Brunswick, NJ

Theme: Mediation First — Building a New Default in Dispute Resolution

Join 100+ New Jersey mediators for a full day of learning, discussion and professional connection at the 33rd Annual NJAPM Conference.

Held in person on Friday, November 13, the conference is for both civil and family practitioners and will feature a strong lineup of speakers, including a panel of retired NJ Supreme Court Justices.

The program will also include an ethics session, and Civil/Commercial and Matrimonial/Divorce breakout tracks.

Attendees will have opportunities to network with colleagues and conference sponsors while earning CLE/CPE credits. The conference will meet the Annual 1:40 Roster CLE Requirement. All credits pending.

KEY DETAILS:

Venue: Rutgers Labor Education Center, 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Registration: 8:30 am
Conference: 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be served

REGISTER BY OCTOBER 16 FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING:

NJAPM members: $195
Non-members: $295
Plus, special pricing for full-time student members and speakers.

For the full agenda, conference details, and to register, please visit: https://njapm.org/page/conferences

NJAPM—the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators—is a non-profit association of professionals committed to the practice of dispute resolution through mediation.

Hon. Jaynee LaVecchia (Ret.), Hon. Barry T. Albin (Ret.), Hon. Ellen L. Koblitz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.), Hon. Jeffrey R. Jablonski

09/13/2026

REGISTER NOW | NJAPM 40-Hour Civil Mediation Training, Fall 2026 | November 15, 17, December 6, 8, 13

Enhance your practice or career—become a court‐qualified and/or private practice civil mediator.

Mediation is rapidly becoming the preferred method for parties to resolve lawsuits and disputes.

If you are an attorney, accountant, businessperson, law enforcement, education, mental health or other professional and want to become a qualified civil and commercial mediator, this course is for you.

KEY DETAILS:

• 5 Days: November 15, November 17, December 6, December 8, and December 13 (3 Sundays, 2 Tuesdays)
• Time: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Format: Hybrid – Days 1 and 5: In person at Rutgers Labor Education Center, New Brunswick. Days 2, 3, 4: Live via Zoom
• Class size: Maximum of 24 participants
• Registration Fee: $1,575
• Includes NJAPM Membership through 9/30/27
• This class oversold in recent terms. Register early to avoid being waitlisted.

For more information, to view the program flyer, and to register, please visit:
https://njapm.org/page/civil-mediation-training

Includes information on the following recommended optional courses:
• Law for Non-Attorneys: December 2, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM via Zoom
• Mediation Apprenticeship: Tentatively scheduled to begin on September 24
• 6-Hour Supplemental Civil Training: Next Date TBD

WHY TAKE TRAINING FROM NJAPM—New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators

• NJAPM is New Jersey’s premier association of professional mediators, dedicated solely to mediation
• Instructors are highly experienced and distinguished mediators
• Class limited to 24 students
• Includes personalized role play coaching and feedback for each student
• Meets the basic training requirements for admission to the NJ Superior Court’s civil mediation roster under Rule 1:40
• NJ CLEs and CPEs offered

NJAPM helps you find trusted mediation professionals, expert training, classes, and resources to resolve your case through the only dispute resolution process where the parties determine the outcome!

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

NJAPM members and guests enjoyed meeting in person to socialize and watch the Somerset Patriots prevail, and then enjoy fireworks on 8-13-26. We were blessed with great weather to boot! Our thanks to Ric Herman and Suzanne English and the NJAPM board for organizing this event.

08/13/2026

REGISTER NOW | NJPAM 40-Hour Divorce Mediation Training, Fall 2026 | November 1, 8, 12, 15 & 22

Enhance your practice or career — become a court‐qualified and/or private practice family mediator.

Divorce mediation is rapidly becoming the preferred method for couples to get divorced.

If you are an attorney, mental health or other professional and want to become a divorce mediator and receive training from New Jersey’s premier association of professional mediators, you should take this course.

KEY DETAILS:

• Dates: November 1, 8, 12, 15 & 22, 2026
• Time: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM each day
• Format: Hybrid – Days 1 & 5 in person at Rutgers Labor Education Center, New Brunswick. Days 2, 3, 4: Live via Zoom
• Class size: Maximum of 24 participants — 13 seats remaining*
• Registration fee $1,610 — pay by September 30 and receive $50 discount ($1,560 total)
• Includes paid membership to NJAPM through September 30, 2027
• Meals on the two in-person training days

For more information, to view the program flyer, and to register, please visit:
https://njapm.org/page/divorce-mediation-training

WHY TAKE TRAINING FROM NJAPM—New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators

- NJAPM is the largest mediation association in New Jersey with approximately 300 members
- Our mission is to serve as a training and educational resource for mediators
- NJAPM is dedicated solely to mediation
- Offering 40-Hour, NJ 1:40 Roster Approved Training since 2005

This class has exceeded capacity in recent terms. With 11 registrations already received and enrollment limited to 24, early registration is recommended to avoid being waitlisted.

Divorce mediation is rapidly becoming the preferred method for couples to get divorced. If you are an attorney, mental health or other professional and want to become a divorce mediator and receive training from New Jersey’s premier association of professional mediators, you should take this cours...

07/16/2026

Could your dispute be resolved through mediation?

Civil mediation offers a practical, confidential way to resolve a broad range of business, commercial, and general disputes while allowing the parties to remain in control of the outcome.

With the guidance of an impartial mediator, participants work together to explore options and reach a mutually acceptable resolution.

Civil mediation is used in many types of disputes, including:

• Workplace
• Business
• Contract
• Construction
• Real estate
• Landlord-tenant
• Insurance
• Estate and probate
• Personal injury, and more

Visit our website to learn more, and find a local NJAPM professional mediator to see how mediation can benefit you.

https://njapm.org/page/business-commercial-and-general-civil-mediation

The New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators (NJAPM) is a nonprofit association dedicated to the practice of dispute resolution through mediation.

Mediation is a dispute resolution process in which an impartial third party - the mediator - facilitates a negotiation between two consenting parties to a dispute. The purpose of mediation is to assist the parties towards reaching a settlement. Unlike arbitration and litigation, a mediator does not....

07/08/2026

If you're concerned about the cost of getting divorced, NJAPM's Reduced-Fee Divorce Mediation Program can help.

Designed for qualifying couples, the program provides an affordable way to work with both an experienced Accredited Professional Mediator and an Apprentice Mediator to help resolve divorce matters collaboratively.

The program includes:

• Mediation sessions at $195 per hour
• A $195 flat fee for preparing the Memorandum of Understanding
• Convenient Zoom sessions
• A $50 non-refundable application fee, with 100% credited toward your first mediation session

Learn more about the program, eligibility requirements and how to apply:
https://njapm.org/page/Reduced-feedivorce-mediation

NJAPM—the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators—is a non-profit association of professionals dedicated to the practice of dispute resolution through mediation, and the largest statewide mediation organization in New Jersey.

06/26/2026

Family and Divorce Mediation: A constructive, non-adversarial approach

Divorce mediation offers an alternative to traditional litigation, helping couples—especially those with children—work toward mutually acceptable agreements outside of an adversarial court process.

Mediation is most commonly used in family and divorce matters as an alternative to legal proceedings. It allows parties to maintain greater control over the process and decisions that affect their future.

In a divorce, couples must address:

• Parenting arrangements and the restructuring of the family unit
• Financial matters, including support and division of assets
• New Jersey law and court procedures

What does a mediator do?

• Explains the mediation process
• Provides a supportive, non-confrontational setting in which to negotiate
• Assists the parties to understand and analyze the facts and issues
• Keeps the parties focused on the issues
• Helps the parties gain control of their dispute
• Facilitates creative and cost-effective solutions

For many families, mediation offers a constructive, non-adversarial path forward.

Learn more and find an accredited New Jersey mediator:
https://njapm.org/page/about-divorce-mediation

NJAPM—the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators—is a non-profit association of professionals dedicated to the practice of dispute resolution through mediation, and the largest statewide mediation organization in New Jersey.

Mediation is the process in which a trained neutral person, called a mediator, facilitates the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties. Mediation is non-adversarial with the objective of helping the parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement.