Arbitration

Not all marriages end well. In fact, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3.5 out of every 1000 people got a divorce in 2008. These numbers were calculated without regard to age, so, clearly, the divorce rate is actually quite high in the United States.

There are several options available to those wishing to carry out a divorce. For those wishing to avoid divorce courts in an effort to expedite the legal separation procedure, there is alternative dispute resolution (ADR). In general, there are two forms of ADR available to couples on the verge of divorce: mediation and arbitration. Arbitration is typically selected by those who are having difficulty coming to an agreement over certain issues.

The Arbitration Process

Arbitration is similar to a court hearing in that an unbiased third party, known as the arbitrator, plays the role a judge normally would. This individual listens to the case and makes a final, legally binding decision regarding the terms of the divorce. There is very limited potential for one to contest the decisions made by the arbitrator. Because of this, divorcees should be careful when picking an arbitrator and select one they can both trust.

Like mediation, arbitration takes place outside of a courtroom and is typically both cheaper and faster than going through the divorce courts. Unlike mediation, however, arbitration does not allow the divorcing individuals to come to an agreement themselves.

Contact Us

If you are interested in exploring arbitration as a method of resolving your domestic dispute, then the Boca Raton divorce lawyer, Eric N. Klein, can help. To learn more, contact our law offices today by calling 561-353-2800.