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Alternative
Dispute Resolution or ADR is a general term used to describe a range of
non-court based ways of resolving disagreements. Click on this link for
general information on the different options- “What are the ADR
options?” or on this link for practical advice on how to choose the
right method for your situation- “How to choose?” or on the highlighted
links for more information about each of the ADR options which include
mediation,
collaborative family law,
arbitration and
negotiation all of
which are alternatives to conventional litigation.
These various methods of resolving matters can be highly effective in
Family cases whether the issues relate to children or financial issues
arising from separation. Contact any of the members of the
Edinburgh or
Glasgow Family Teams for more
information.
ADR methods can be used by married, unmarried and same-sex couples or in
wider family disputes. 
We have always been at the forefront of ADR in Family Law in Scotland:
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We have more Accredited Family Mediators than any
other firm in Scotland
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We are the only firm in Scotland to offer
arbitration in family cases
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We have been involved since the outset in
collaborative family law in Scotland. All of our Family Team
partners are trained collaborative family lawyers
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We have been recognised for our work in the field of ADR
and were awarded the inaugural “ADR Firm of the year” award in the
Firm Law Awards 2004
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