The general rule is that an arbitrator cannot also be a mediator in a family law arbitration. The same person serving as both arbitrator and mediator is generally discouraged. However,… CONTINUE
Which Family Law Arbitration Law Is Better for Me?
There are different frameworks for family law arbitration. One is the Uniform Arbitration Act (UAA) and the other is the Alternative Procedure for Dispute Resolution Act (APDRA). Which act is… CONTINUE
What Happens After My Family Law Arbitration?
What happens after my family law arbitration? How do I get the court to recognize the arbitration order? Both final and interim family law arbitration awards can be confirmed by… CONTINUE
Can I Appeal a Family Law Arbitration Award?
Yes, you can appeal a family law arbitration award to an appellate arbitrator or panel. The parties can select their appellate arbitrator in the consent order or agreement to arbitrate,… CONTINUE
Do the Rules of Evidence Apply in Family Law Arbitration?
The rules of evidence apply to family law arbitration only if the parties want the rules of evidence to apply. This ability of the parties to direct how the family… CONTINUE
Can Child Custody Be Arbitrated?
Custody and parenting time issues can be part of a family law arbitration. Regardless of what the parties wish, arbitration of custody and parenting time issues must be treated with… CONTINUE
Is Family Law Arbitration Cost-Effective?
Family law arbitration is very cost-effective due to the speed of the process. Even though the arbitrator is paid, the process can be greatly streamlined, including relaxation of evidence rules,… CONTINUE
What Is Our Recourse If the Family Law Arbitrator Makes a Mistake?
One of the common perceptions about family law arbitration is that the arbitrator has absolute and unreviewable discretion to render any type of arbitration award. While parties can agree to… CONTINUE
How Much Control Do Attorneys and Litigants Have Over the Arbitration Process in Family Law Cases?
Attorneys and litigants retain a great deal of control over the family law arbitration process. The parties decide the scope of the arbitration, what controlling authority applies, what law they… CONTINUE
Is Arbitration of Family Law Cases Permitted in New Jersey?
Yes. There are two court rules which specifically address the arbitration of family law cases: Family Court Rule 5:1-4 (discusses the arbitration track, and the agreement or consent order to… CONTINUE
