Did you know that there are alternatives to litigating matrimonial and family law matters in New York State? Mediation and arbitration are less expensive, more efficient and ultimately more client-acceptable alternatives. In Mediation and Arbitration Alternatives To Litigation of Matrimonial Matters, authors Stephen W. Schlissel, Esq. and Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.) suggest it is time for lawyers in NY to more fully utilize these alternatives to matrimonial litigation.

Originally written on behalf of NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) for the New York Law Journal Matrimonial Special Report published on July 25, 2016.

Reprinted with permission from the July 25, 2016 issue of the New York Law Journal © 2016 ALM Media Properties, LLC. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.