Should You Choose Arbitration or Mediation for Your Divorce? - Ryan Besinque

From The Law Office of Ryan Besinque – Should You Choose Arbitration or Mediation for Your Divorce? explores the core differences between two major paths for resolving divorce disputes outside the courtroom. In this episode, Manhattan divorce mediation attorney Ryan Besinque breaks down how arbitration and mediation function under New York law, highlighting how each approach impacts time, cost, control, and finality during divorce proceedings.

Listeners will learn how arbitration mirrors a private trial, where a neutral third party makes binding decisions, while mediation promotes collaborative decision-making between spouses with the support of a trained facilitator. With references to New York’s CPLR Article 75 and insights into how outcomes become enforceable, Ryan explains when arbitration might make more sense—particularly in high-conflict or financially complex divorces.

The episode also examines how mediation empowers couples to maintain control over settlement terms while preserving confidentiality. Ryan shares how mediation unfolds in Manhattan, from orientation and financial disclosures to final agreement drafting. He also discusses med-arb, a hybrid approach that lets couples mediate what they can and arbitrate what they can’t, avoiding full litigation at the New York County Supreme Court.

Whether you’re in Midtown, Tribeca, or the Financial District, this podcast will help you decide if mediation, arbitration, or a combination of both aligns best with your unique situation. Tune in for guidance on how The Law Office of Ryan Besinque supports Manhattan couples through divorce with dignity, clarity, and a focus on long-term resolution.

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