How Does the Court-Referred Mediation Program Work in New York City Family Court? - Ryan Besinque

BSPE Legal Marketing Podcast · Sep 8, 2026 · 2m

From The Law Office of Ryan Besinque - How Does the Court-Referred Mediation Program Work in New York City Family Court? explains how New York City Family Court may refer eligible custody and visitation cases to a voluntary, confidential mediation process. The discussion covers how the New York City Family Court Custody/Visitation Mediation Program accepts pending cases from Family Courts across the city, including Manhattan, and how a judge or referee can make a referral once both parties consent and the case passes screening. Listeners will hear how confidentiality applies under 22 NYCRR §…