Our Family Law & Divorce Mediators
Meet the Weinberger Mediation team:
Bari Zell Weinberger, Esq.
Bari Weinberger is the founder and managing partner of Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC and Weinberger Mediation Center. As a qualified family law mediator, Bari is highly skilled at helping couples reach agreements in all matters related to divorce and family law, including asset division, alimony, child custody, child support, post-divorce issues, and more.
Bari draws upon her years of experience as a NJ family law attorney to create a mediation atmosphere for both parties that is calm, focused, amicable, and solution-oriented.
Terrance W. Annese, Esq.
Terrance W. Annese brings nearly three decades of experience in family law to assist parties in using mediation to find effective and harmonious resolutions. As a mediator, Terrance skillfully facilitates a collaborative environment where parties are heard and respected and fully understand the law as it applies to their unique situation. Terrance guides parties in exploring the full range of opportunities in their matter and how different options can prioritize their needs and goals. Terrance’s dedication to mediation reflects his deep belief in the power of thoughtful communication to create lasting, positive outcomes.
Terrance practices out of the firm’s Mount Laurel, NJ office.
Francine Aster, Esq.
Francine Aster is a Partner with Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC and a New Jersey Court-approved Mediator. Francine is a highly trusted family law mediator with extensive experience mediating divorce and family law matters of all levels of complexity and contention. Francine is dedicated to helping parties reach cost-effective and efficient solutions in their divorce and family matters by carefully guiding parties through their options and best case scenarios for mutually acceptable terms.
Francine practices from the firm’s Hackensack office.
Thomas “Tom” J. Bean, Esq.
Tom Bean is a New Jersey family law attorney and skilled divorce and family law mediator dedicated to facilitating a workable and professional mediation environment for all involved parties. Tom’s background in New Jersey family law enables him to provide key insight and accurate legal knowledge in all facets of divorce, including child custody terms, asset division, and alimony determination.
Tom’s practices from the firm’s Freehold (Monmouth County) location.
Dianna C. Cavaliere, Esq.
Dianna C. Cavaliere is a divorce and family law mediator and NJ family law attorney. In her role as mediator Dianna has successfully helped countless couples to settle their matters out of court in a timely, cost-effective way. Areas where she has served as mediator include divorce, complex issues of custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, equitable distribution of assets, and more.
Sara B. Cohen, Esq.
Sara B Cohen is a family law at Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC. In her role as mediator, Sara draws upon her exceptional listening and communication skills to help parties quickly and effectively negotiate mutually satisfying resolutions. Sara’s additional background in tax, estate and business law ensures that parties are able to resolve any overlapping issues in their divorce or family matter that touch on these areas.
Sara practices from the firm’s Mount Laurel office.
Christopher L. Garibian, Esq.
Christopher “Chris” L. Garibian is a Partner with Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC and a a Qualified Rule 1:40 Mediator. Chris is also Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. He is a highly sought after mediator, working with parties to arrive at legally sound and mutually acceptable terms with minimal stress. Chris applies his advanced knowledge of divorce, child custody, asset division, alimony, and all other related family law issues to help parties understand their full spectrum of choices for resolution.
Chris practices from the firm’s Parsippany office.
Lisa S. Harvey, Esq.
Lisa S. Harvey draws from over two decades of experience in family law mediation to skillfully guide parties in working through complex situations and reach mutually satisfying resolutions. The mediation setting Lisa creates is a truly collaborative environment where parties can expect to be listened to and respected. In her role of mediator, Lisa fully informs parties about the law and how it applies to their situation and the options it presents, helping individuals to prioritize their needs and those of their families with clarity and accuracy. Lisa’s commitment to mediation reflects her belief in the transformative power of communication for positive change.
Lisa practices out of the firm’s Freehold, NJ office.
Danielle Haziza
Danielle Haziza brings a compassionate and forward-looking approach to her role as a New Jersey family law mediator. Drawing upon her experience in divorce, child custody, and domestic violence matters, Danielle is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges. She holds certification in Matrimonial Mediation (earned in New York), which enables her to skillfully facilitate amicable resolutions, empowering clients to move forward with confidence. Her academic accolades include a Master of Laws from Cardozo Law School and a Bachelor of Laws from the College of Law and Business, Israel. Fluent in Hebrew, Danielle is also proficient in Jewish Religious Divorce matters.
Danielle practices out of the firm’s Parsippany, NJ office.
Robyn N. Howlett, Esq.
Robyn N. Howlett is a divorce and family law attorney and mediator known for her ability to help parties work through legally complex issues related to divorce and family law including, complex custody and parenting time issues, child support, alimony and equitable distribution of assets, as well as dissolution of domestic partnerships and civil unions.
Gina-Marie Izzo, Esq.
Gina-Marie Izzo is an accomplished family law attorney and New Jersey court-approved mediator, providing highly skilled mediation services to parties in need of resolving their divorce or other family law matter, including issues related to child custody, alimony and asset division. Gina-Marie has helped countless divorcing spouses resolve their legal issues with dignity and minimized conflict so that all involved are able to move on peacefully with their lives.
Gina-Marie practices from the firm’s Freehold, Monmouth County location.
Tamara Levine, Esq.
Tamara Levine is a Partner at Weinberger Divorce and Family Law Group, LLC. Tamara has advanced training in both mediation and collaborative law and is well-versed in mediating intricate and contentious divorce and family issues. Tamara helps parties reach economical and streamlined solutions, ensuring they are well-informed of their choices and abilities mutually satisfying outcomes in their matters.
Tamara practices from the firm’s Parsippany office.
Philip Maenza, JSC.
Hon. Philip J. Maenza is a retired New Jersey Superior Court Judge, and a highly experienced arbitrator and family law mediator. Judge Maenza uses his vast legal experience to provide a fair, thoughtful and amiable atmosphere where parties can be heard and fruitful avenues for resolution can be explored. He asks deeper questions and facilitates productive dialogue so that parties are able to create an equitable and fulfilling blueprint for resolving their matter. Judge Maenza mediates family law cases, including divorce, child custody disputes, asset division, child support, and more.
Nicole M. McCauley, Esq.
Nicole M. McCauley is a divorce and family law mediator and NJ family law attorney, mediating divorce, child custody, and asset division matters for her clients. Nicole recognizes that no divorce or family law matter is the same and deploys customized strategies based upon her client’s individual needs to provide a strong resolution to family law matters.
Nicole is located in our Mount Laurel office in South Jersey.
Michael P. McGuire, Esq.
Michael P. McGuire is a family law attorney at Weinberger Divorce and Family Law Group, LLC. Michael has practiced as a criminal defense and matrimonial attorney in both New Jersey and New York, where he honed his skills in high-stakes and emotionally charged courtroom battles. As a mediator, Michael draws from his ability to navigate intense disputes to assist parties in reaching mutual agreement even in the most challenging of circumstances.
Michael practices from the firm’s Freehold office.
Carmela L. Novi, Esq.
Carmela L. Novi is a New Jersey divorce and family law attorney and a court-approved family law mediator. With two decades of experience in mediation and the field of family law, Carmela has litigated, settled, and mediated for clients engaged in issues involving every aspect of divorce and family law, including: parenting time, child support, alimony, college contribution, equitable distribution of assets, and prenuptial agreements.
Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq.
Richard A. Outhwaite is a divorce and family law mediator and NJ family law attorney. In mediating family law matters, Richard’s goal is to assist parties in their time of need, helping parties reach agreements that are truly in their best interests, and the best interests of their children. By working efficiently, and amicably, Richard helps parties avoid needless litigation in the court system. He is an experienced mediator in all aspects of divorce and family law, including alimony negotiations, asset division and child custody matters.
Rachel E. Partyka, Esq.
Rachel E. Partyka is a qualified divorce and family law mediator and a NJ family law attorney. Over the past decade, Rachel has served as a neutral third party mediator in matters ranging from divorce, custody, parenting time, and child support to alimony, disputes over equitable distribution of assets, and more.
Rachel values mediation because it helps couples reach timely, cost-effective settlements in their matters.
Salvatore A. Simeone, Esq.
Salvatore “Sal” Simeone is a Partner at Weinberger Divorce and Family Law Group, LLC. Sal is certified in matrimonial law by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, a designation of legal expertise in the field. As a mediator, Sal’s vast experience and skill ensure that parties have all the information they need to quickly and successfully resolve all their divorce and family matters including contested or highly complex issues.
Sal practices from the firm’s Parsippany office.
Kimberly Sugarman
Kimberly Sugarman is a dedicated family law mediator known for her empathetic and client-centered approach in the mediation room. Kimberly is passionate about helping people make mutually satisfying decisions as they work through the challenging issues presented in their divorce and family matters. Kimberly’s goal is always to facilitate a peaceful and productive atmosphere that empowers parties to listen to each other and work effectively to negotiate and achieve positive outcomes.
Kimberly practices out of the firm’s Parsippany, NJ office.
Jennifer D. Varga, Esq.
Jennifer D. Varga is a divorce and family law mediator and NJ family law attorney. Jennifer’s background in psychology and collaborative divorce helps her to create mediation sessions for her clients that open, positive, and focused on results. Jennifer has served as a mediator for parties dealing with matters of family law ranging from divorce, asset division, and alimony to child support, child custody, and post-divorce issues.
A graduate of Widener School of Law, Jennifer is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Monmouth County Bar Association and Collaborative Divorce Professionals, serving Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex Counties.
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