Divorce Arbitration

New Divorce Arbitration Case

On July 8, 2025, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a new divorce arbitration opinion entitled Townsend vs. Townsend. If a case cannot settle, a judge typically makes a decision. Divorce arbitration is an alternative to trial and the Arbitrator’s decision is binding. The parties to a divorce may agree to hire a private attorney[…]

Divorce Arbitration

Divorce Arbitration – A hybrid of mediation and trial

In family law, most cases settle prior to trial. In the event a settlement cannot be reached, a trial may be the only sensible option. Both scenarios have been discussed in prior posts. However, the procedure known as divorce arbitration is unique. As outlined below, divorce arbitration encompasses components found in both mediation and a[…]


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