Arbitration

Arbitration

A method of alternative dispute resolution in which a neutral third-party is employed to help spouses settle divorce-related issues such as property distribution, spousal support and custody issues. In arbitration, the third-party arbitrator is typically granted some level of authority to resolve issues and the arbitration agreement is usually binding.

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