Family Arbitration

What is Family Arbitration?

Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution(ADR) route for family law matters. It essentially involves the parties agreeing to appoint an independent Arbitrator(private Judge) and that Arbitrator then makes a legally binding decision (Award) on the issues put before the Arbitrator.

If the parties so wish they may then further lodge the Award into the Family Circuit Office or Family High Court Office to be made into an Order.

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Meet your Arbitrator

My name is Rachael.

In 2004, I qualified as a Solicitor with O’Rourke Reid Law Firm and was admitted to the Law Society of England and Wales and the Law Society of Ireland. I worked in legal practice in Dublin and in Northern Ireland before switching track to work in my parents’ business and later in my husband’s event business. I divorced in 2014.

In May 2017, I completed my Diploma in Mediator Training with the Law Society of Ireland and became a member of the Mediators Institute of Ireland.

I have experience of conflict in both personal life and business life.

Conflict is generally unhealthy and can have a really negative impact on our health and lives. I want to help people in conflict situations to reach a peaceful resolution to whatever it is causing the conflict and to move on from it. I hope I can help to do that for everyone who engages me.

Rachael McDaid

LLB. MII. MCIARB.

Services related to Arbitration

Family Law matters

Spousal maintenance

child maintenance

pension division / ownership

property division/ ownership

Why use Family Arbitration?

Speed

you don’t have to wait months or even years for a hearing date and judgment to be handed down. How quickly your case is heard depends on the availability of the Arbitrator. Normally a matter of weeks.

Choice of Arbitrator

you and the other party can decide who to appoint as Arbitrator. In family law arbitration you would be looking for someone who has relevant legal family law experience.

Binding Award

the Arbitrator’s Award has the same effect as a Court Order, so you know there will be certainty when the Award has been made.

Confidentiality

Arbitrations are private.

Cost

Generally less costly than Court proceedings due to their faster nature

Testimonials

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“Excellent service! The arbitrator handled our child and spousal maintenance issues professionally, making a difficult time more manageable. Thank you!”

“Family Arbitration.ie resolved our disputes efficiently. Their knowledge of family law and compassionate approach led to fair agreements on all matters.”

“Highly recommend for family law issues. They handled our child custody and property division with great care and professionalism. A lifesaver!”

“Outstanding service! Their expertise in property and pension division made the process smooth and fair. Truly grateful for their help.”

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Ready to resolve your family law matters with professional and compassionate arbitration services? Get in touch with Family Arbitration.ie today and let us guide you through the complexities of child custody, maintenance, property division, and more. Your peace of mind starts with a simple call.