Other than proceeding with a court action, family law litigants have options to resolve their divorce matter through mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute mechanisms. Some of these options may be more cost-effective and suitable depending on the dynamics between the parties. In some cases, however, such as highly contentious matters, the parties may only… Continue reading Family Law Litigants Not Required to Arbitrate Disputes
Category: Arbitration
Family Litigation Costs in Alberta: What You Should Know
Family law disputes can take a toll on the participants for many reasons, including the time and energy required to participate in ongoing litigation or arbitration with a former spouse. However, these disputes can also have a significant financial impact on the respective parties. When the matter covers a wide range of issues, or the… Continue reading Family Litigation Costs in Alberta: What You Should Know
Can I Appeal a Family Arbitration Award?
Arbitration is one of several alternative dispute resolution methods available to families and couples looking to resolve disputes while avoiding traditional litigation in court. Given that the federal Divorce Act now places an onus on family law parties and their counsel to consider alternative options to court whenever possible, more and more people are turning… Continue reading Can I Appeal a Family Arbitration Award?
How an Employment Law Decision May Assist in Family Law Disputes
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and arbitration are often cited as the more efficient and cost-effective means to resolve a family dispute in comparison to traditional litigation. This may very well be the case, as private ADR schedules are more flexible and not limited to the availability of the courts, which commonly… Continue reading How an Employment Law Decision May Assist in Family Law Disputes
Supreme Court Seeks to Provide Balance to Contracting Parties
The use of arbitration as a means to settle family disputes is quite common. In fact, many parties prefer this method over litigation, for a variety of reasons, including the potential to save time and/or money, and the privacy this method offers over traditional litigation. Some couples may go so far as to include a… Continue reading Supreme Court Seeks to Provide Balance to Contracting Parties
The Enforceability of Arbitration Awards Across Provincial Borders
Parties are increasingly turning to alternative dispute methods to resolve family disputes, especially in recent months as courts have been largely closed to all but the most urgent matters. Arbitration and mediation have long been ways for parties to resolve their matters while still benefitting from the essential guidance of family law lawyers and decision-makers,… Continue reading The Enforceability of Arbitration Awards Across Provincial Borders