New York Stipulation/Order for Referral to Family Case Analyst (custody/visitation) is a court order issued in the state of New York that requires both parties to a custody or visitation dispute to meet with a Family Case Analyst. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the issues and attempt to find an amicable solution. The Family Case Analyst is responsible for helping the parties reach an agreement or making a recommendation to the court. There are two types of New York Stipulation/Order for Referral to Family Case Analyst (custody/visitation); the first is a Joint Stipulation and Order of Referral which requires both parties to agree to the referral, and the second is an Order of Referral issued by the court if the parties cannot agree. Both types of orders require the parties to appear before the Family Case Analyst for a dispute resolution session. The Order of Referral also includes a timeline for when the dispute resolution session must occur, and it outlines the consequences of failure to appear. The Family Case Analyst may recommend a resolution to the court or make a recommendation to the court regarding custody or visitation.