In 2016, Massachusetts lawyer Robert Ambrogi wrote a blog post about a then-new service that attempted to “rank” attorneys based on their court results. The founders were two undergrads from Harvard University and the first covered state was Massachusetts (it appears they no longer offer this service). The question arises whether court outcomes are the
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Online Mediation Works for Parties and Mediators
The COVID-19 pandemic that emerged in the United States in 2020 has changed many things. Online dispute resolution (ODR) and online mediation have become widely used. Many mediators — me included — had concerns about how effective ODR would be. From the mediator’s perspective, we miss out on a lot, particularly body language.
From my…
How delayed are NJ Family Courts trials due to COVID and Judge Shortages?
It’s no secret that the COVID pandemic has delayed all kinds of trials in NJ state courts. The courts were generally closed for the last two years and several counties either remain closed or are still holding trials via Zoom. In addition to COVID, the courts have a significant shortage of judges.
At the recent…
NJ Civil trials delayed by COVID. How long?
It’s no secret that the COVID pandemic has delayed all kinds of trials in NJ state courts. The courts were generally closed for the last two years and several counties either remain closed or are still holding trials via Zoom. In addition to COVID, the courts have a significant shortage of judges.
Civil parts of…
Think NJ Divorce/Family Judges are Experts? Not Guaranteed.
You would like to think that the judge assigned to your divorce in NJ Family Part Court is an expert in divorce and family law. That is not always assured.
The Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct recently charged a judge temporarily assigned to the family part with violating court rules and bearing on the judiciary’s…
40-Hour Civil Mediation Training in June 2022. Become a NJ Court Mediator.
If you are interested in becoming a civil/business mediator, I am teaching the basic 40-Hour Civil Mediation Training Course in June 2022. This course covers the training qualification for admission to the New Jersey Superior Court roster. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is being held online via Zoom. For more information, please visit the…
Most Read Divorce Mediation Posts of 2021
2021 was a challenging year for most people, no doubt. Perhaps not surprisingly, 2021 was probably the busiest year for me in mediating divorces. Those folks found the articles I have on my blog helpful. The ten most-read articles on my divorce mediation blog are below:
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6-Hour NJ Civil Mediation Supplemental Training – December 2021
Seeking admission to the New Jersey Superior Court’s civil mediation rosters but you received your training more than five years ago or received your 40-hours of basic training out of the state of New Jersey? Are you a member of the court’s Family Mediation Roster and want to join the court’s Civil Mediation Roster?
I…
40-Hour Civil Mediation Training. Become a NJ Court Mediator.
If you are interested in becoming a civil/business mediator, I am teaching the basic 40-Hour Civil Mediation Training Course in December 2021 and January 2022. This course covers the training qualification for admission to the New Jersey Superior Court roster. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is being held online via Zoom. For more information,…
Do Parents Need a COVID Vaccine for Visitation?
Over half the children subject to custody proceedings and rules are currently too young to be vaccinated for COVID. What if one parent is not vaccinated for COVID and the other objects to visitation time with the unvaccinated parent?
A NY judge recently ruled that in order for a parent in a specific case to…