In the recent case of Alachi I. (Shelby J.), the Appellate Division, Third Department’s opinion concludes with the following compassionate paragraph:

“Although Family court made meaningful and substantial efforts to hear and determine the matter promptly, this case now nonetheless clearly illustrates the adage that justice delayed is justice denied…It is imperative that we ensure that our systems are properly equipped to address the needs of Family Court litigants. This reversal now occurs after a potential separation of the three young children from their mother extending many years. We cannot discern what may have occurred in this enormous span of time…it instead appears that we have failed to address the pressing needs of this family, and the children, at each step [215 A.D.3d at 1019].”