Are there low-cost divorce mediation options in New York?

Yes. In addition to private mediators and collaborative attorneys, New York’s court system operates programs that offer free divorce mediation to qualifying couples. Eligible couples may receive up to four 90-minute mediation sessions, or up to six sessions if they have children, and any agreement reached can be incorporated into the judgment of divorce. Some sessions may be conducted by supervised law students trained in divorce mediation. Couples remain responsible for court filing fees, and eligibility is determined by program staff, but for those who qualify this is a genuinely low-cost path to an uncontested resolution. Check your local jurisdictional courthouse for specifics.