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Some lawyers also work as arbitrators. Lawyers who work as arbitrators are called ''family law arbitrators''. They have to have practised as a lawyer for at least ten years and have additional training in arbitration, family violence, and the power dynamics involved in dispute resolution processes. Lawyers who are family law arbitrators <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually advertise that they provide arbitration services. More information about the training requirements for family law arbitrators is set out in the Law Society's [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/act-rules-and-code/code-of-professional-conduct-for-british-columbia/appendix-b-%E2%80%93-family-law-mediation,-arbitration-and/ Code of Professional Conduct] in Appendix B, and in the Law Society's [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/act-rules-and-code/law-society-rules/part-3-%E2%80%93-protection-of-the-public/#d3 Rules] at Part 3, Division 3.
For a quick introduction on how to start arbitration, see [[How Do I Start Arbitration with My Spouse?]]. It's located in the ''How Do I?'' Helpful Guides & Common Questions part of this resource, in the section, Alternatives to Court. For more detailed information about the mediation process, see the [[Family Law Arbitration| Arbitration]] section of this chapter.
===Using mediation and arbitration together===