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Family arbitration and legal advice
Arbitration provides a quicker and more cost-effective alternative to court proceedings. With over 30 years of experience in family law, our team of divorce, children, and financial dispute lawyers is equipped to help you resolve your case. Contact us today at one of our offices in Rainham, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Maidstone, Ashford, or Croydon to discuss how legal dispute resolution can work for you.
Why should I use arbitration?
Arbitration is an efficient way to resolve legal disputes without the stress and expense of going to court. Whether you’re dealing with financial arrangements on divorce or separation or child arrangement issues, arbitration offers a flexible and less formal environment to settle disputes.
This process is ideal for resolving financial and child disputes, ensuring faster decisions compared to court proceedings. Family arbitration is a real alternative to mediation or court, offering significant advantages in cost, speed, and flexibility. Let our experienced team guide you through the arbitration process – contact us today to learn more.
How does family arbitration work?
In family arbitration, couples appoint an arbitrator who acts as a neutral decision-maker, helping resolve disputes in a legally binding manner. You don’t need legal representation, as the arbitrator will guide you throughout the process. Arbitrators are like private judges, but with greater flexibility to adapt to your specific needs.
Here’s how the process works:
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The couple agrees on the issues to be decided by the arbitrator.
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The arbitrator considers all evidence and listens to comments or observations.
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The decision can be made during a hearing or based on written submissions.
The arbitrator’s decision is based on family law principles and recorded in a formal document, enabling the financial order to be processed quickly through the court system. Beckett Solicitors is here to provide expert support with arbitration and other types of legal dispute resolution.
What happens if someone doesn’t like the decision?
Unless there is something very wrong with the arbitrator’s decision the court will uphold it and the couple will be bound by the arbitrator’s award. It's worth noting that arbitration works well with mediation. Call us to discuss arbitration and how it can help you.
Nadia is a trained family arbitrator and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Nadia subscribes to Resolution’s code of conduct in all family disputes. You may also find mediation and collaborative law of interest.
Neutral legal support
For couples seeking to resolve disputes outside of court, neutral legal advice can be an invaluable tool. This approach is effective for both financial and child-related disputes, providing clarity and helping you avoid prolonged legal battles.
At Beckett Solicitors, we offer neutral legal advice during any stage of separation, including mediation, or court proceedings. The advice we provide is confidential and without prejudice, meaning it cannot be used in court if no agreement is reached.
This service can help couples to save time and money. Contact us today to explore how neutral legal advice can benefit you.
Your dispute doesn’t have to go to court. Ask Beckett Solicitors about family arbitration.
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