According to The Institute of Family Law Arbitrators (IFLA):
"Family Arbitration is a form of private dispute resolution in which the parties enter into an agreement under which they appoint a suitably qualified person (an “Arbitrator”) to adjudicate a dispute and make an award. It can be used to resolve financial disputes and disputes concerning children."
Once appointed by both sides, an Arbitrator can make a final and binding decision on a range of financial and property disputes and also some child-related disputes following family breakdown.
As early adopters of this increasingly popular form of Non-Court Dispute Resolution, Trinity's Family team have worked on an easy-to-follow animation to explain when Family Arbitration can be used, share its advantages, particularly in terms of avoiding challenges with Court listings, how the process works and what steps to take next.
Trinity has four qualified Family Arbitrators:
The animation entitled ‘What is Family Arbitration?’ that is also designed to be shared with lay clients unsure about the process, is available to watch here:
To find out more, get in touch with Trinity Chambers' Family Clerking team for a free, no-obligation discussion about how Arbitration can be a quick, cost-effective and confidential way of resolving disputes. Either ring 0191 232 1927 or email FamilyClerks@trinitychambers.co.uk.
Trinity Chambers' Family team's commitment to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is recognised in the leading legal directories:
"...particularly renowned for its capabilities with regard to financial proceedings...Instructing solicitors also seek out barristers at Trinity Chambers for their experience of non-disclosures of assets and incomes in financial proceedings, including acting for high net worth individuals. The set offers a range of alternative dispute resolution options, and has a number of in-house trained arbitrators and mediators." "very accommodating and cover a broad spectrum of work." "The clerks are very accommodating, approachable and build a good rapport with solicitors." "The clerks are always on hand to help, friendly and efficient."
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