N.Y. Family Court Act § 1018: Conferencing and mediation

§ 1018. Conferencing and mediation. In any proceeding initiated

pursuant to this article, the court may, at its discretion, authorize

the use of conferencing or mediation at any point in the proceedings to

further a plan for the child that fosters the child's health, safety,

and well-being. Such conferencing or mediation may involve interested

relatives or other adults who are significant in the life of the child.