With the drastic cuts in funding to the Courts in New York State, what had been a long, expensive and painful process in divorce litigation is likely to be even longer, more expensive and more painful with the budget cuts. These cuts will result in lesser hours for the Courts so the resources will stretched even further, likely with less Court personnel as well.
Now, more than ever, the progress of a divorce will not be within your control should you decide to go to Court. It makes even more sense to mediate your matter so you gain control not only of the process itself but, even more significantly, of the outcome. This means that the agreement that is reached will be one that you and your spouse decide will work best for your family.
While, sadly, some cases must be litigated, they are few compared to the cases that are litigated. Give some consideration to whether you and your spouse can mediate your divorce. This will work out best not just for you both but for your children as well and will save you time and unnecessary expense.