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We are the
only firm in Scotland to offer arbitration in family law cases.
Arbitration is a process, in some ways similar to a court based process,
but less formal, where an independent neutral person (known as an
arbiter or arbitrator) hears evidence and issues a decision, known as an
"award". Arbitration provides a private and confidential structure that
allows relevant information to be ingathered and then considered in an
investigative way. After the information has been explored the
Arbitrator will issue and award that is generally final and binding on
the parties in the case.
Pros and Cons:
Arbitration can provide a confidential and speedy resolution of
disagreements. It involves a decision being made by an Arbitrator who is
experienced in family law. The exchange of information and initial
exploration of options is managed by the arbiter who is a neutral third
party. The arbiter will make a decision if no obviously mutually
acceptable plan emerges.
But
If one party is determined to be obstructive forced disclosure of
information is likely to be more cumbersome than in a Court managed
litigation.
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