I did mediation but that was only because xah refused to engage in any discussions. If you agree that would be great (and much less expensive). Because of my xah's unwillingness to engage it cost me over $12,000 for him to take half my stuff and get his child support lowered. Had nothing to do with my lawyer-just the way things are. No fault divorce means just that. NY is no fault.
Really if you can agree on things that will make life very simple.