If you’re looking for a family arbitration or mediation attorney in Fort Worth, contact Hawkins & Walker today to discuss the process, or to begin taking steps to set up an appointment.

Arbitration
Arbitration is a form of alternate dispute resolution. An alternate dispute resolution is any problem that is solved outside of court as an alternative. In many cases court can be avoided through arbitration sessions. The process works by listening to both parties in a dispute, weighing the evidence presented, and making a decision that will resolve the dispute. The decision of the arbiter is both legally binding and enforceable.

Arbitration is often sought when two parties cannot come to an agreement for some reason and therefore cede the decision to a third party that has been informed and that holds no bias towards either side.

Mediation
Mediation is similar to arbitration, except that the aim of the mediator, as opposed to the arbiter, is not to make a decision for the two disputing parties, but merely to facilitate communication between the parties so that an acceptable agreement for both parties can be reached.

Mediation is also a form of alternate dispute resolution and is used when communication between two disputing parties is too acrimonious to allow cordial, constructive dialogue. The mediator is there to keep both parties on topic and to dissuade the conversation from devolving to the point of non-communication. It is preferred by those who wish to come to their own decision, but are having difficulty.

For Fort Worth family arbitration or mediation, attorneys at Hawkins & Walker have practical experience resolving some of the more common disputes that may arise between family members.

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At Hawkins & Walker, PC, our mission is to provide clients with quality legal services and personalized attention. We offer affordable fees, payment plans and flat fee pricing in many cases. We also offer a free consultation so there is no charge for the initial meeting with an experienced family law attorney.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment with one of our knowledgeable Fort Worth, Tarrant County, family law attorneys, please contact us today.