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→When to use arbitration
There are lots of good reasons to use arbitration rather than go to court. It's fast and efficient, the rules that govern the process are extremely flexible, it's confidential and private, and you get to pick a judge who is an expert in not just family law but the aspects of the law that are the most important in your case. There are, however, only a few circumstances that make arbitration a necessary choice over mediation, collaborative negotiation, or litigation. Typically, people will choose to arbitrate their dispute if:
It's important to understand that while arbitrators can make awards on all of the usual family law issues — including parenting arrangements, contact, child support, spousal support, and the division of property and debt — arbitrators cannot make awards on certain issues that can only be decided by a judge. These include:
==How to find a family law arbitrator==