ADR

Question 1

‘at the door of court’

What is meant by negotiation?

Answer 1

• Parties can attempt to reach an agreement by negotiating
• Most imformal/cheap/quickest methord of ADR
• No guarentee the matter will be solved, can drag on for years, often parties reach a settlement ‘at the door of court’

Question 2

neutral person

What is meant by mediation?

Answer 2

• Neutral person helps them to reach compromise
• Explores their
  Important in family cases parties’ position separately and goes back and forth to do this
• Usually don’t share their thoughts on an outcome
• Only useful if there is cooperation
• Important in family cases

Question 3

judged by someone (not a judge)

What is meant by Arbitration?

Answer 3

• the objective of arbitration is to obtain the fair resolution of disputes by an impartial tribunal without unnecessary delay or expense”
• Parties essentially choose to have their dispute judged by someone (not a judge)