Arbitration

Resolving Indiana Family Law Disputes in Arbitration

No matter the magnitude of disputed issues in a divorce, almost everyone wants to avoid a long, emotionally draining and costly trial. In Indiana today, family law arbitration offers a way for both parties to present their positions and get objective rulings made outside the formal, public legal process.

Attorney Bruce Pennamped has played a significant role in making arbitration a viable way to resolve family law disputes in Indiana. Whether you are a lawyer seeking an arbitrator or a party in a dispute that you prefer to resolve out of court, we encourage you to contact us at the Indianapolis, Indiana, law firm Pennamped and Associates.

An Alternative to Trial that can Offer Efficiency, Discretion and Control

Indiana is one of only a few states to have passed a family law arbitration statute — in our view, a very positive step for people who want to resolve difficult matters with as much efficiency, privacy and control over the process as possible. Arbitration is a specific form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that can have numerous benefits, including:

• Keeping sensitive issues, often surrounding child custody or business valuations, out of the public eye
• Allowing the parties greater control over the rules of the proceedings
• Eliminating many court system formalities and requirements that can substantially delay resolution of the case — often producing a quicker, less taxing outcome

 Arbitrators and Proven Client Advocates

Taking a family law case to arbitration is a voluntary decision that must be agreed to by both parties, and both parties must be represented by their own attorneys. While benefits over litigation can be substantial, no one gives up important rights. Arbitrators' rulings are subject to appeal, just as court orders are, and there can be a full record of the proceedings.

In an arbitration setting, all the skills of a proven negotiator and trial attorney are assets in achieving favorable resolution. Attorneys We are well prepared to suggest and implement the most practical, effective ways of handling your case, including collaborative law and arbitration.

If your priorities in a family law dispute include privacy, discretion, and achieving timely resolution without giving up control over the process or your destiny, contact us to discuss arbitration and other forms of ADR.