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For more information and to find a family law arbitrator, contact the ADR Institute of BC or Access Pro Bono's Lawyer Referral Service. Ask for an arbitrator who handles family issues.
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Before a family law arbitrator begins to listen to each side of the story, everyone must agree on:
- what the issues are,
- what rules will apply to make sure each of you has the opportunity to be heard,
- financial disclosure,
- whether experts are needed, and
- how the arbitrator will be paid.
The family law arbitrator will then make a written decision that is legally binding and enforceable by the court. Usually, parties are represented by their own lawyers during arbitration.