Arbitration

Property issues in Family Law can now be resolved quickly by leading family lawyers acting as Arbitrators following changes to the Family Court rules from April 2016.

The Family Court supports the use of Arbitration to resolve property matters in a timely and cost effective way.

Arbitration is a process  ( other than a judicial process ) in which parties to a dispute present arguments and evidence to an Arbitrator , who makes a determination to resolve the dispute.

Parties can choose their own Arbitrator and cases can be scheduled at a time and place to suit the parties. A hearing can be convened quickly and a decision handed down soon after the hearing.

The process can be adapted to meet the needs of the case.

The award when made can be registered with the court and takes effect as if it were a court order.

Brisbane Mediations supports Arbitration as a further way of unclogging the courts and saving parties the cost, stress and delay of court proceedings.

Arbitration is likely to be particularly attractive as a quicker and less expensive option for resolving modest property pools and more straightforward cases.

Brisbane Mediations has qualified Arbitrators available on our panel and can also access other qualified and experienced Arbitrators if the parties so desire.

Parties should direct any enquiries regarding Arbitration to our able assistants who will be happy to help.