Family Law
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At Kent and Surrey Family Resolution, we offer an accredited Family Arbitration service.
Nigel is registered with the Institute of Family Law Arbitrators as a Family Arbitrator for financial matters.
Institute of Family Law Arbitrators - Nigel Clarke
Arbitration is a form of dispute resolution. The clients enter into an agreement by which they appoint an Arbitrator to adjudicate a dispute concerning their finances or children. They agree to be bound by the reasoned written decision of the arbitrator. The arbitrator’s decision is called an Award (finances) or a Determination (children).
Unlike a family mediator or an early neutral evaluator, the Family Arbitrator has the power to make decisions, which bind the clients to the same extent as a High Court Judge in court (save for some exceptions).
Arbitration is very well established in commercial and construction disputes as an alternative to the court process.
Family disputes which may be suitable for determination by a Family Arbitrator include:
Family Arbitration has a number of advantages over the traditional court process:
Although the clients have to pay the Arbitrator - fees will be quoted in advance, fees are very reasonable and the saving of time and the ability to agree procedure will mean that in many cases there is an overall saving of cost especially (but not only) if many issues are agreed and the arbitration is limited in scope.
Not all disputes are suitable for arbitration because an Arbitrator does not have all the powers of a High Court Judge but many disputes can be dealt with in this way if the parties agree.
We will advise on suitability on a case-by-case basis.
Please do get in touch if you would like Nigel Clarke's help as an accredited Family Arbitrator.
FEES
FDRs and Arbitration - prices upon enquiry. No VAT is charged.
With skilled mediators, our firm can help you settle a dispute quickly and with less stress.