The New York Order of Reference To Mediation (ORM) is a court order issued by a judge in a civil case in New York State. It refers the parties to mediation as part of the dispute resolution process. The order may refer the parties to a neutral, third-party mediator to facilitate settlement discussions and help them resolve their dispute without a trial. The order is applicable in all court matters, including divorce, child custody, and personal injury cases. There are two types of New York Order of Reference To Mediation: voluntary ORM and mandatory ORM. Voluntary ORM is issued when the parties to a dispute agree to mediate their dispute without a court order. Mandatory ORM is issued when the court orders the parties to mediate their dispute before a trial. The mediator will help the parties identify the issues in dispute, explore possible solutions, and attempt to reach an agreement.