Family ADR is a term summarising the variety of methods other than litigation that disputing parties can use to reach a resolution. ADR has several significant advantages that can make it more beneficial to parties than going through the Courts, such as: It’s quicker and more efficient; Less damaging to relationships; and Significantly more economical in terms of legal costs ADR allows the parties involved to feel more in control of the process and it can also be less intense. If there are children, it puts their interests at the forefront.

What are the different types of family ADR?

If parties struggle to reach an agreement directly or through their solicitors, the family team at Nelsons can help them consider the following ADR options in an attempt to reach an out of Court resolution: Mediation Collaborative law Arbitration Private Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR)

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Resolving family disputes outside of the Courtroom

Attending Court to resolve family disputes (e.g. divorce, financial settlements, childcare arrangements, etc.) can be a stressful, expensive and time-consuming journey for all involved. This is why the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is becoming more popular than ever before.

At Nelsons, our expert team of family law solicitors in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham provide a comprehensive and bespoke ADR service to our clients, utilising the specialist skills of our team.

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Expert family law and divorce ADR services

At Nelsons, we have one of the largest teams of specialist family law solicitors in the East Midlands, which includes accredited mediator Gayle Rowley and Resolution Together-trained and collaborative lawyer Emma Davies.

Our mediators and collaborative lawyers have many years of experience and knowledge as specialist family lawyers who can assist with the relevant ADR process. Our team provide specialist legal advice to a variety of clients, including high-net-worth persons with complex business and personal assets to families and stay-at-home parents, across the region, nationally and abroad.

For those clients who choose to go to arbitration, our family team can guide them through the process of appointing an arbitrator and can advise and represent clients through the arbitration process.

Please note that we can only advise on a Legal Aid basis for public law/care proceedings.

Our team is also ranked in Tier One by the independently researched publication, The Legal 500, and includes:

Resolution Accredited Specialists
Law Society Family Panel & Advanced Family Panel members
Law Society Children Panel Members

To find out more about our family ADR services, please get in touch with our team in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham via our online enquiry form or call 0800 024 1976.

Testimonials…

“Accomplished practice noted for both matrimonial and childcare matters. Appropriately equipped to assist with public and private children law, including adoptions, child abductions and non-accidental injury cases..."

Chambers and Partners
"...Active in high-value financial remedy matters, including those involving trusts, commercial assets and cross-border aspects.”

Chambers and Partners (Continued)
"Nelsons Solicitors Limited has an experienced family and children law practice, and is noted for its strength in cases with an international element. The family team...regularly advises high-net-worth individuals on financial relief cases..."

The Legal 500
"Nelsons...is a leading firm in family law. They represent people from all walks of life and always give 110% to all of their cases. Their diversity is exceptional..."

The Legal 500 2023
"...Unlike other solicitors they are always on hand to speak by phone or email, night or day or weekend. They will take the most challenging pro bono cases to ensure that clients have the best representation and advocacy."

The Legal 500 2023 (Continued)
"Midlands powerhouse Nelsons Solicitors Limited houses family law specialists in each of its three offices..."

The Legal 500 2023
"Superb family law team, class A and the absolute go to in children law and financial relief on divorce. They far outweigh their competitors in every aspect..."

Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024
"...The people provide hands on support and client care from the outset concentrating on strategy and approach. Given their wealth of experience, they are financially competitive."

Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024 (Continued)
"Nelsons are an well-established and highly respected firm, deservedly so. They cover a number of disciplines with the utmost professionalism. They are a pleasure to deal with and prominent in the local legal community."

Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024

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Emma Davies
Partner & Solicitor
Gayle Rowley
Partner, Solicitor & Mediator

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Family ADR FAQS

Below, we have answered some frequently asked questions concerning family alternative dispute resolution

What is family ADR?
Family ADR is a term summarising the variety of methods other than litigation that disputing parties can use to reach a resolution. ADR has several significant advantages that can make it more beneficial to parties than going through the Courts, such as:
- It’s quicker and more efficient;
- Less damaging to relationships; and
- Significantly more economical in terms of legal costs
ADR allows the parties involved to feel more in control of the process and it can also be less intense. If there are children, it puts their interests at the forefront.
What are the different types of family ADR?
If parties struggle to reach an agreement directly or through their solicitors, the family team at Nelsons can help them consider the following ADR options in an attempt to reach an out of Court resolution:
- Mediation
- Collaborative law
- Arbitration
- Private Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR)