Teamwork makes the dream work: Increasing the use of alternative dispute resolution for custody battles
Abstract
Abstract Litigating private matters in a public forum must become a thing of the past, especially when the litigation involves children. In an adversarial court system such as the one used in the U.S., parties become focused on winning and lose sight of what the best outcome for the family is. Using Alternative Dispute Resolution to decide matters of family law would help save parties time, money, and emotional harm, as well as create a more cooperative setting to decide family matters.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Dispute Resolution and Class Actions
Family and Matrimonial Law
Family Dynamics and Relationships
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Family Court Review
- Volume
- 64
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 154–168
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN