ARBITRATION
In North Carolina, parties may agree to have the matters surrounding their marital separation resolved through arbitration rather than traditional litigation. They may do this before or during the marriage or after the separation in a contract such as a prenuptial agreement, a postnuptial agreement or in a separation agreement. At the arbitration, a neutral third party selected by the parties, hears testimony and reviews evidence before entering a decision in the matter. This decision is legally binding.
Arbitration can be a cost effective, time effective way to resolve the issues surrounding a marital separation without having to go through the court system. Arbitration also gives the parties more control over when their matters will be resolved and by whom. If parties choose arbitration as their form of dispute resolution, they should select an arbitrator with training and experience in the area of family law and its statutes as well as someone with extensive experience and training in alternative dispute resolution. At Sheek law, we offer both. Ms. Sheek has practiced family law for over 22 years and was certified as a Family Law Specialist by the North Carolina State Bar in 2010. She was also certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Committee as a Family Financial Mediator in 2010 as well.
Contact Sheek Law today to discuss the arbitration process and its many benefits.