New York divorce mediation, close to home
Resolvium helps New York couples on Long Island and throughout the state reach divorce agreements together, with a local office in Manhasset and online sessions statewide.
- Manhasset office
- Online statewide
- Free case review
Find your New York mediator
A Long Island office, with video sessions anywhere in New York.
Meet the mediators serving New York
Experienced Resolvium mediators who work with New York couples in person and by video.
Tim Dowling
Principal Mediator- Pepperdine Caruso School of Law
- Northwestern University, divorce mediation and dispute resolution
Available by video anywhere in New York
Rendi G. Alexander, J.D.
Partner- Juris Doctor, Georgia State University
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), The George Washington University
Partner, available by video
How divorce mediation often works in New York
These are the topics New York couples most often work through in mediation.
Property and debts
New York divides marital property through equitable distribution, which often means fair rather than equal. Your mediator can help you sort marital from separate property and weigh options.
Parenting
New York looks at legal and physical custody and parenting schedules. In mediation you can agree on arrangements that fit your children instead of leaving them to a judge.
Support
Child support in New York generally follows state standards, and maintenance may be part of the conversation. Your mediator can explain how these may apply to your family.
Uncontested divorce
Many New York couples use a written settlement agreement to move forward with an uncontested divorce. Your mediator can walk you through what that may involve.
Long Island and New York City couples often choose video sessions to avoid extra travel.
What mediation looks like
Free case review
A short, no-pressure conversation about your situation and whether mediation may be a good fit.
Mediation sessions
You and your spouse work through each decision with a neutral mediator, in person or by video.
Your agreement
Your mediator helps put what you agreed on in writing, ready for the next step with the court.
Mediation is often the more affordable way to divorce
Many couples don’t realize they can settle their divorce outside the courtroom. This quick estimate compares what court and mediation could cost for a situation like yours.
What Does Divorce Cost? Mediation vs. Court
Three questions. No email required.
Save about $28,000
by mediating instead of going to court
Roughly 93% less, and about 14 months sooner
Where the court money goes
- Attorney fees
- $19,500
- Discovery costs
- $5,400
- Court filing fees
- $3,600
- Experts and evaluators
- $1,500
- Email and phone support
- Billed hourly
- Total
- $30,000
Where the mediation money goes
- Estimated mediation fees
- $1,490
- Court filing fees
- $500
- Email and phone support
- Included
- Total
- $1,990
Free, 30 minutes, no obligation. Bring the numbers above and we will talk through your situation.
Court filing fees average around $500 and vary by jurisdiction. Estimated ranges are based on typical divorce cases we’ve seen; your actual costs depend on your situation.
New York divorce mediation questions
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Ready to talk it through?
A free case review is a short, no-pressure conversation. Your mediator can tell you how mediation may apply to your situation.