Whenever possible, we help our clients find resolutions to disputes through
alternatives to court action, such as mediation and arbitration.
Thankfully, there are
alternatives to court for the resolution of family law disputes, many of which are quite popular within the bar.
These stages inform the parties of a trial's designation as a last resort, outline
alternatives to the court process, and help the parties to ascertain whether a dispute exists.
While mediation is a good
alternative to court proceedings, if you are unable to discuss matters with your spouse, divorce mediation may not be the best solution for you.
This is an informal
alternative to court litigation with a judge and / or jury, and can be less costly to both the insurance provider and the policy holder.
Many people manage to resolve family law disputes
using alternatives to court, either by themselves or with assistance from mediators and Family Dispute Resolution providers.
4 PB Family Barristers are expert in the provision of out - of - court family dispute resolution processes
as alternatives to court proceedings.
But, sadly, she gives little thought to the role of
alternatives to court in addressing either of those challenges... [more]
a court must not hear the application unless the applicant has indicated in writing that the applicant has received information from a family counsellor or family dispute resolution practitioner about the services and options (
including alternatives to court action) available in circumstances of abuse or violence.
Sina is passionate about access to justice initiatives and increasing awareness of
alternatives to court by ensuring the accessibility of information available to the public.
Because divorce is a problem to be solved, not a battle to be won, I focus
on alternatives to the court system, through Collaborative Law and Mediation.
Hong Kong divorce professionals promote
radical alternative to court action 31 - Mar - 2016 Collaborative law takes the mess and conflict out of divorce.
Cath Karlin, Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law at bto solicitors said, «Mediation has to be a
better alternative to court for all concerned but especially where there are children.
The aim of a MIAM is to give people the opportunity to consider a less
confrontational alternative to court, and many attendees find this introduction a valuable entry point to mediation which focuses on former couples finding their own solutions, with the help of an impartial facilitator.
The whole point of ODR rules, as we see it, is to ensure that there exists a well -
regulated alternative to the courts for low intensity disputes (what some would refer to as high - volume — low - value disputes).
specifically stating lawyers have to
discuss alternatives to court with clients, most referrals are coming from collaborative colleagues or former clients who had positive experiences.
For more information about
how alternatives to court provided by the family barristers at 4 PB could assist you or your client, please contact our family dispute resolution clerk, Denise Fallon, on 0207 427 5200
We are not among those who claim that ODR is a magical solution to all of Justice's woes, or even that it can be presented as a
valid alternative to the courts for all types of disputes.
It does, however, offer a real and
packaged alternative to the court system, offering the best of British justice but without requiring support from a system showing itself less and less suitable for resolving many property disputes.
The idea that parties should have to consider whether ADR (or even ODR) is a
viable alternative to the Courts before choosing to undertake costly proceedings has gotten many members of the legal community in an uproar.
Working with Canadian Family Mediation industry leaders, this project aims to educate, screen, and triage couples going through separation to
find alternatives to court.
3 Things that Mediation is NOT (04/21/17) Mediation has become a
popular alternative to court proceedings, with mediators resolving disputes of all kinds there is still a significant amount of confusion about what is mediation and what can a mediator do for you.
Divorce Without Court by attorney Katherine Stoner is an excellent review of mediation and collaborative law
as alternatives to Court.
If you seek to apply for an exemption relating to family violence or child abuse, you may need to obtain information from a family counsellor or family dispute resolution practitioner about the services and options (
including alternatives to court action) available to you in circumstances of abuse or violence.
And anyone contemplating divorce or who knows someone in that situation should make a point of understanding collaborative law and other
alternatives to a court process, such as private mediation and unbundled legal services.
Because divorce is a problem to be solved, not a battle to be won, I focus
on alternatives to the court system, through Collaborative Law and Mediation.