Get Help Donate All Issues Our Programs Latest Updates MEDIATION Helping families in conflict make informed decisions together with the help of a mediator. Mediation as an alternative to prolonged and potentially contentious litigation has long been accessible to wealthy couples seeking to solve family conflicts. NYLAG brings free mediation to people with limited financial resources. We believe that mediation works best when parties make decisions knowing their rights and obligations. NYLAG pairs every party to mediation with a pro bono attorney who gives advice and reviews the agreement before the parties sign. At the close of a successful mediation, the parties have a signed agreement, which NYLAG can then file with the court to become an enforceable judgment. 81% of couples who have mediated divorces and family cases with NYLAG either reached an agreement or reconciled Services We mediate the following issues: Divorce, including division of marital property and debts Custody and visitation of children Child and spousal support terms Conflicts between people who are not married, but have children in common Need free legal services or financial counseling? WE CAN HELP Help us provide free legal help to children and adults in need of a lawyer. DONATE NOW The Latest on Mediation NYLAG Names Sirrah Harris as the First-ever Director of Outreach and Access to Justice Programs April 16, 2021 We are proud to announce Sirrah Harris as our first-ever director of outreach and access to justice! Learn more about Sirrah’s impactful seven-year tenure at NYLAG and how her new role will advance our mission. Read More » Amira Samuel Returns to NYLAG as New Director of Pro Bono & Volunteers March 19, 2021 After an extensive search, NYLAG has named Amira Samuel as director of Pro Bono & Volunteers. Read More » NYLAG’s New Visual Identity. Why now? September 9, 2019 Since 1990, The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) has worked tirelessly to make the voices of individuals and families Read More » SEE ALL POSTS Help us provide free legal services to children and adults in need of a lawyer. DONATE NOW Join our mailing list. Get action alerts, updates, and special invites. SIGN UP Careers Contact Us Newsroom Privacy Policy Whistleblower Policy Terms & Conditions Follow Us Copyright 2021 NYLAG | All Rights Reserved English