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What Is Arbitration?

Arbitration is a process of deciding a case without actually having a trial in family court. Arbitration is usually a less formal process than trial, and is often binding on the parties. An arbitrator needs to be Certified Family Court Mediator and Arbitrator. Unlike the mediator, the arbitrator acts like a judge, making final decisions in the case.

Arbitration Questions & Answers

What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Arbitration?

The advantages of arbitration include:

  • Arbitration can be scheduled whenever it is convenient. The parties do not have to wait to get court time.
  • Arbitration is often less formal than trial, and often takes far less time.
  • Arbitrated decisions are usually not appealable.
  • You can choose your arbitrator.

Disadvantages include:

  • The parties have to pay for the arbitrator when they would not have to pay a judge.
  • The arbitrator’s decision is usually final, meaning that the parties lose their right to appeal the arbitrator’s decision.