Alternative Dispute Resolution
At Robert Halliday & Associates we understand that going to Court can often be a long, stressful and expensive process. That’s why we offer alternative dispute resolution services for all of our clients. Our Accredited Specialist Family Lawyers work collaboratively with you to settle your matter before proceeding to the expense of going to Court. Continue reading to learn more about the alternative dispute resolution services we offer to all of our clients (subject to eligibility).
- Family Dispute Resolution is a process that helps couples affected by separation to resolve their dispute outside of Court. Family Dispute Resolution can deal with a range of issues relating to property, money, and children. This process has the advantages of being private and confidential and less stressful than going to Court.
- Mediation is a process in which an independent and impartial person is appointed to help you and your ex-partner communicate about your issues and needs in a legal setting. The mediator has no power to make a decision or give legal advice, but may suggest options to help you reach an acceptable resolution of the dispute. Mediation is relatively low cost and fast. You may go to mediation more than once during your matter.
- Conciliation is similar to mediation, but allows the mediator to offer an opinion on the relative strengths of the matters in dispute. If the parties agree in advance, a conciliator may also issue a binding opinion on the matters in dispute.
- Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process where the parties agree to an imposed settlement by an independent expert (the arbitrator). The agreement is entered into by the parties by way of contract. The arbitrator will consider the evidence of each party and making a decision in favour of one of the parties.
Our Accredited Specialist Family Lawyers can help you prepare for all types of alternative dispute resolution in order to achieve the most satisfactory outcome for you and your family.