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How does litigation work?
Litigation provides a process for an individual or organization to sue another for reported wrongdoings and resolve the dispute when the parties can’t reach an agreement on their own. The litigation process and decisions made during it follow the rules of the law to...
When alternate dispute resolution doesn’t work?
Alternative dispute resolution isn’t the right choice for all situations. For instance, disputes where an imbalance of power can put one side at a disadvantage. Or situations where communication between the parties has broken down to such an extent that even a neutral...
When is alternate dispute resolution a better option than going to court?
Alternative dispute resolution can be an efficient and effective method to resolve problems, especially when communication between the parties has not broken down. Additionally, ADR methods are a good choice when involved parties want to: Work together to find a...
What Is Alternate Dispute Resolution?
Alternate dispute resolution, or alternative dispute resolution, refers to various intervention methods designed to resolve a dispute without litigation. ADR approaches involve using a neutral individual or third party to help the disputing parties resolve their...
Which method of dispute resolution is right for you?
With multiple methods of dispute resolution to choose from, which is right for you? As a general rule of thumb, mediation is best for small, non-ethical based complaints. Arbitration is ideal for larger issues that should ideally remain private. Litigation is for...
6 steps to dispute resolution
If deciding between mediation, arbitration, and litigation seems complex, it doesn’t have to be. Most parties will opt for mediation before escalating the resolution to a binding process like litigation. Likewise, many parties can begin in litigation but ultimately...
3 types of dispute resolution
The three most common types of dispute resolution are mediation, arbitration, and of course, litigation. Here’s a breakdown of how these processes differ. Mediation Mediation is a type of dispute resolution process that involves a neutral third party, called a...
Is dispute resolution the same as litigation?
Litigation refers to a traditional judge or jury trial that will involve a defendant, a plaintiff, and two sets of legal teams to reach a resolution. Dispute Resolution Dispute resolution, on the other hand, includes several methods of reaching a verdict that do not...
What is Dispute Resolution?
When a dispute arises, neither party wants to wait months in advance — nor spend thousands of dollars — to reach a verdict. Enter dispute resolution. Dispute resolution is a method to help people avoid the time and hassle of the legal system, as well as resolve...
What happens if the father refuses to acknowledge paternity?
The first step is to ensure legal paternity has been established. The child’s mother can initiate a paternity action against the alleged father to set legal paternity. If the alleged father refuses to acknowledge paternity, the courts will often request for him to...