Anonymous
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In arbitration, the arbitrator makes a decision based on the law. The decision is taken out of the hands of both sides in the dispute, so that the ability of a victim of violence to stand up to the other party in a negotiation or mediation is not in question.
However, the arbitration process depends on the real consent of both spouses to arbitrate. If there is a question about the genuineness of the consent — if the arbitrator feels that one person is being bullied or does not fully understand his or her rights — then an arbitrator should refuse to continue with the arbitration. The
The arbitrator may adopt a procedure that provides safeguards to make the process safer for everybody involved.
However, the arbitration process depends on the real consent of both spouses to arbitrate. If there is a question about the genuineness of the consent — if the arbitrator feels that one person is being bullied or does not fully understand his or her rights — then an arbitrator should refuse to continue with the arbitration. The
The arbitrator may adopt a procedure that provides safeguards to make the process safer for everybody involved.
