At Story Law, we will represent clients in arbitration, or we act as the arbitrator who hears presentations about the dispute from both sides, and then we determine an outcome according to the letter of the law.
In order to make arbitration a viable approach, both parties must consent to enter the process and respect the final ruling.
There is some flexibility in the proceedings and an arbitration may or may not include the hearing of evidence, presentation of documents, or even oral arguments. It is conducted on a smaller scale than a case in front of a court, though similar because a third party is making the final decision.
Dissolution/Divorce
Maintenance/Support
Parenting Plan or Planning/Custody
Community Property
Paternity
Child Support
Legal Separation
Property and Liabilities
Separate Property
Parenting/Child Support/Maintenance Modifications
Arbitration is often viewed as a less expensive, more streamlined process as opposed to a court dispute or trial. Dates for arbitration hearings are usually easier to obtain than court dates.
Privacy is also one of the benefits of choosing arbitration. Proceedings from this method may not be part of the public record, depending on the type of case.
Arbitration is often the final ruling for a dispute, and there is typically a limited window of opportunity to appeal the final decision.