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Arbitration and mediation are alternative dispute resolution mechanisms employed by the court and routinely used by attorneys in domestic relations cases.  These mechanisms are designed to settled cases without the necessity of going to trial.  There is a distinction between arbitration and mediation.  Arbitration is legally binding. Both parties are bound by whatever the arbitrator happens to award.  There can be no appeal from an arbitration award absent a showing of mutual mistake in fact, or fraud on the part of the arbitrator.  In contrast, mediation is nonbinding.  A mediator simply acts as a go-between for the parties and engages in shuttle diplomacy in order to fashion an agreement.  Either party can terminate mediation at anytime, and insist on trial.  Very few contested divorces or custody cases proceed to trial without first going to mediation or arbitration.  As with other court appearances and proceedings, mediating a case represents a significant investment in time, money and attorney fees and should be prepared for the well in advance.

 

 

 

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