ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION THROUGH MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION

After many years of focusing our practice on family law, the attorneys at Siegel, Colin & Kaufman, P.C. know that going to court isn't always the best solution; some cases are best resolved privately. That's why we offer mediation as a frequent part of the legal process and recommend arbitration as a useful alternative to a courtroom trial.

What Is Alternative Dispute Resolution?

Alternative dispute resolution is an area of law that finds ways to settle cases without going through a trial.

  • Arbitration - Arbitration is a process through which a case is presented to an arbitrator (often a retired judge or experienced family law attorney) who makes a decision about how the case should be settled. Arbitration is binding (meaning whatever the arbitrator says is the final solution) and the decision becomes the judgment of the court.
  • Mediation - Mediation is another form of alternative dispute resolution favored by our attorneys in which the attorneys for the parties select a neutral individual, usually a retired judge or senior family law attorney, to meet on a given day or two to get to know the parties, their concerns and their goals in the family law matter. The mediator and attorneys work with the parties to find a mutually acceptable solution. Mediation is common for divorce but can also be used to resolve other family court issues (such as child support or custody). The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers has certified Attorney Siegel as a divorce mediator and he is available to mediate family law disputes by Zoom or in person.
  • Collaborative divorce - Collaborative divorce occurs when the spouses and their attorneys work with each other to reach a settlement without using litigation.

Our attorneys successfully and frequently use these methods to resolve divorce and family law cases, offering our clients privacy and superior representation as they bring their matter to a conclusion.

Our Stamford law office offers more than 90 years of combined experience that we apply to find the solutions you need for your family law case.

Schedule An Appointment To Learn More

Call Siegel, Colin & Kaufman, P.C. at 203-326-5145 or use our online contact form to discuss how you can use mediation or arbitration in your family law case. Our attorneys work hard to keep your case out of the courtroom. Our attorneys are selective in the types of cases they handle and are prepared to work with you on your particular case.

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