New York Limited Appearance for the Purpose of Mediation is a legal mechanism in New York State which allows parties in an action to make a limited appearance in court for the purpose of participating in a mediation session. This type of limited appearance allows the parties to resolve their dispute without the need for a full trial. The New York Limited Appearance for the Purpose of Mediation is typically used in civil litigation cases such as contract disputes, divorce, and other family law matters. There are two types of New York Limited Appearance for the Purpose of Mediation: voluntary and court-ordered. In a voluntary New York Limited Appearance, the parties agree to attend a mediation session and the court simply notes the agreement. In a court-ordered New York Limited Appearance, the court requires the parties to appear for a mediation session before further court proceedings can occur. The purpose of a New York Limited Appearance for the Purpose of Mediation is to allow the parties to attempt to resolve their dispute without the need for a full trial. This allows the parties to save time and money and reach a resolution that is mutually acceptable to both parties.