| Abstract: | This article explores arbitration as a viable method of dispute resolution that is infrequently used in divorce-related conflicts. The focus is on the use of mental health professionals, who have specific training and experience, to assess issues and make binding decisions in disputes that involve children. A case example highlights some of the issues in this form of arbitration. A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration compared to adjudication follows. The use of arbitration would seem particularly helpful in instances of chronic post-divorce child-related conflicts. |
