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Representing Client in Arbitration
We will advise on the right route forward for your circumstances
Wherever you are in the United Kingdom, Goodwins Family Law Solicitors can represent you.
We specialise exclusively in cases under English and Welsh jurisdiction, but our services are available to clients throughout the whole of the UK. No matter where you are located, our specialists are just a phone call away.
Contact us today on 020 7887 2072 to discuss your needs.
Thinking about legal aid?
While we unfortunately do not offer legal aid, as eligibility is limited via means assessment, we can help clients explore other ways to fund legal support. Speak to our team for further advice regarding your legal matters.
Representing Client in Arbitration
Whether resolving single issues or all matters in dispute, arbitration will provide a binding outcome to families unable to reach agreement between themselves. At Goodwins – part of the Collins & Hoy Solicitors family – we offer legal representation in family arbitration for financial disputes and children’s arrangements.
Both parties must sign an agreement to abide by an arbitrator’s decision, which is then turned into a legally binding court order. We provide solicitor representation for arbitration across London, including Pinner and Harrow.
What is Arbitration?
Arbitration can look like court proceedings, but is held in private with a family law arbitrator from the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators, a professional body with strict rules. Our lawyers can provide advice for navigating this process, including on choosing your arbitrator.
Your arbitrator will decide which issues can be dealt with and the timetable of events, as well as whether the process will take place orally in person or through presentation in writing. This is an alternative dispute resolution method that can work well with mediation or collaborative law, where both parties wish to avoid court proceedings but still have remaining legal issues to resolve.
Discuss family law arbitration representation with our experienced legal team today, and we will advise on the right route forward for your circumstances.
The benefits of Arbitration
- Tailored expertise
Our team can provide tailored advice and expertise to help you navigate the arbitration process. - Confidential
As an entirely private proceeding, your family matters remain out of the public eye, reducing the stress and tension. - Quicker resolutions
Arbitration may help you avoid lengthy delays by securing a timeline that leads to swifter decision-making. - Binding decisions
The arbitrator’s decision is final and enforceable, offering the certainty and closure that other processes may not.
Considerations for Resolving Divorce Without Court Intervention
Do I need to go to court to finalise a divorce settlement?
No, many cases can be resolved without setting foot in a courtroom. This reduces costs, streamlines the process and protects your privacy.
What is Mediation?
It’s a confidential process where a neutral, trained mediator helps families reach practical agreements without taking sides.
Can Mediation provide a smoother process?
Yes. Our structured mediation gives an impartial forum to reach agreements on topics such as financial division and child arrangements.
What is Hybrid Mediation?
Our mediator solicitors will work with both parties and their solicitors, who can be present to support and advise. This is ideal for complex or high-conflict cases.
What is Collaborative Law?
This is when both parties and their lawyers agree to resolve the dispute using round table meetings and direct dialogue. Lawyers and parties agree not to issue court proceedings. Each client appoints their own specialist, collaboratively-trained lawyer to structure and plan together meetings to deal with financial settlements or child arrangement disputes. This process works well when negotiating pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
What is Resolution Together?
A specially trained, single solicitor will advise both parties jointly and transparently to facilitate discussions and negotiations to help reach agreements on financial settlement and child arrangement disputes. They also formalise these for submission to the courts. This is a cost-effective, co-operative way to resolve disputes where suitable.
What is Child Inclusive Mediation?
This process gives children a voice, allowing them to meet a specially trained mediator. With their consent, their views can be carefully considered by you, the parents, to make informed decisions concerning child arrangements.
What is Early Neutral Evaluation?
EVE provides impartial legal expertise, with an early assessment of the likely outcome if the case were to go to court. This allows both parties to understand their positions, encouraging each to make realistic, informed settlement decisions.
What is Arbitration?
This is a private, binding alternative to court. A qualified arbitrator will make decisions on financial or child-related issues that will be turned into a court order.
The Goodwins Process
Consistency, quality and sensitivity are the key elements of our approach to each case. Our expert team will deal with your situation with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity, whilst striving to reach the best possible outcome.
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Why choose us?
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Goodwins Family Law Solicitors is part of Collins and Hoy Solicitors - This firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Registration Number 75137.
