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====Mandatory elements of arbitration====
Although arbitration processes are incredibly flexible, there are certain aspects of arbitration that are absolutely mandatoryrequired in British Columbia.
Second, the arbitrator must treat each party fairly and not be biased in favour of one party over the other. Section 19.8 of the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' says this: <blockquote><tt>(1) An arbitrator must be independent of the parties.</tt></blockquote><blockquote><tt>(2) An arbitrator must be impartial and act impartially.</tt></blockquote><blockquote><tt>(3) If a person is approached in connection with the person's possible appointment as an arbitrator, the person must, without delay, disclose any circumstances likely to give rise to justifiable doubts as to the person's independence or impartiality.</tt></blockquote><blockquote><tt>(4) An arbitrator, from the time of the arbitrator's appointment and throughout the arbitration, must, without delay, disclose to the parties any circumstances referred to in subsection (3).</tt></blockquote> Third, when it comes to decisions about children, the arbitrator must consider only the best interests of the children. Finally, arbitral awards must be given in writing and be signed by the arbitrator. Otherwise, the parties and the their arbitrator are free to be creative as they want and create the rules and the process that are best-suited to the parties, their children, their dispute, and their budget.
===Essentials of the ''Arbitration Act''===