The advent calendars are already in the shops prompting many separated parents to start thinking about what they will be doing with their children on Christmas Day. Each parent will imagine opening presents with the children on Christmas morning, and unless they…
Arbitration is a scheme where people with a disagreement decide to appoint someone (a specialist lawyer) to make a decision to put an end to their dispute. It is cheaper and quicker than going to court and, unlike mediation, does not require…
Christmas is just around the corner, as any trip to the supermarket or shopping centre will tell you. Aside from worrying about getting hold of this year’s ‘must have’ toy, another concern for separated parents is when they will see their children…
Arbitration and Mediation are the two main forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). There is no ‘one size fits all’ form of ADR. Every case is different. Every party has different needs and objectives. Below we’ve set out some key information which…
In the case of family disputes, arbitration is a method of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) whereby you ask a qualified independent third party to make a decision for you and agree to be bound by that decision. Arbitration offers benefits in that you…
Children Arbitration is a process where you choose the judge who is to make the decision about your family dispute and agree to be bound by that decision. Whilst going to the Family Court is an option, arbitration offers the same benefits…
Most people dread the prospect of going to court to resolve disputes about children. Courts are intimidating places and both the process and the drain on your bank account seem endless. The Children Arbitration Scheme, regulated by the Institute of Family Law…
