New York Mediation Services

We are a full service alternative dispute resolution provider servicing the greater New York area. We provide Peaceful • Positive • Resolution for most any dispute including general business and civil disputes, divorce, family, child custody, and workplace conflicts.

We see those in dispute as the experts in knowing what is best for them. No matter how far from consensus they seem to be – it is our job to assist the parties in moving towards an agreement where everyone wins.

New York Mediation Offices

We have multiple mediator offices throughout the greater New York and Tri-State area. The convenience, privacy and comfort of our clients is paramount. Every mediation is conducted in a confidential neutral office space ensuring that everyone is free to focus on working towards a meaningful solution to the issues in dispute.

More information about our mediator office locations throughout greater New York and US as a whole can be found here: CFR Office Locations.

General New York Mediation Rules

The State of New York has not enacted any requirements or guidelines for the practice of mediation. Parties may work with any mediator, individual or company, they choose.

New York Divorce Mediation

In New York, couples who are divorcing can opt to meet with a neutral mediator of their choice to attempt to resolve all of the issues related to the divorce settlement and child custody agreement or parenting plan.

There are no established rules pertaining to who can act as a mediator in a New York divorce. As is customary in conflict resolution, those in dispute can voluntarily choose the mediator for their divorce.

Our New York divorce mediation works for most every couple, including those with children and high levels of disagreement. More about our divorce mediation can be found here: CFR Divorce Mediation

New York Specific Information

In New York, mediation is voluntary, although there some occasions where courts will mandate an attempt to resolve things through a mediator. It is important to remember that even in those instances mandated by the courts, those in dispute voluntarily reach any agreements made. If conflict resolution is not successful, parties always have the right to proceed with litigation.

It is also possible that state courts may order some civil cases to a mediator prior to further litigation, however agreements reached remain voluntary.

All our New York mediation clients agree in writing to the confidential nature of the proceedings, ensuring that parties are able to fully discuss the issues and explore resolutions options during the process. Only with the express written permission of the participants can the confidential nature of the proceedings be altered.

New York has not enacted a statewide certification of mediators or ethical guidelines or standards of practice. Although the courts do maintain a certification system for those mediators who wish to receive referrals from the courts, private mediators can practice without authorization of courts or other judicial bodies.

Like other entities, CFR establishes its own qualifications for certification of mediators. CFR and all mediators follow the established ethical guidelines of the national Association of Conflict Resolution. Although there is no statewide grievance procedure, CFR clients who are unhappy with the services of their assigned mediator can request redress by CFR management. All CFR mediators are meet our certification requirements which exceed those of the New York state court system.

Why Chose CFR

People chose our conflict resolution services because they want a mediator who can quickly and effectively assist them in creating a solution that works for them. Most cases, including divorces involving children, are completely resolved in a matter of hours. Not only saving the parties money, but also the stress and loss of control so often associated with litigation or other interventions.

We focus solely on creating “Win-Win” agreements. Our process ensures that all parties come to sessions fully prepared to work with the mediator to create an outcome that everyone agrees to – saving those in dispute the time, stress, and financial cost associated with litigation.

Mediation is a natural alternative to litigation, as it allows those personally involved in the dispute to be the experts in the resolution process and create the solution that works for them. Not all cases are appropriate for ADR, through CFR or any other mediator, however most cases involving divorce, business disputes, and workplace conflicts are. We are confident that successful resolution can be reached through our services in the cases we accept.

The vast majority of our cases end in a win-win solution quickly and effectively – in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost of other efforts.

Additional information about our mediation services and our process can be found on our site:

To access our New York mediation services and any of our mediators, please contact us for a free no-obligation consultation.