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When picking an arbitrator, go to the website of a professional arbitrators' association like the [https://www.adrbc.com ADR Institute of British Columbia]. Associations like this <span class="noglossary">will</span> have a list of their members, the training and experience they require for membership, and a short biography of each member. If that doesn't work, call a family law lawyer. Most family law lawyers <span class="noglossary">will</span> know one or two arbitrators they can recommend, and <span class="noglossary">will</span> be happy to give you those arbitrators' names and phone numbers. | When picking an arbitrator, go to the website of a professional arbitrators' association like the [https://www.adrbc.com ADR Institute of British Columbia]. Associations like this <span class="noglossary">will</span> have a list of their members, the training and experience they require for membership, and a short biography of each member. If that doesn't work, call a family law lawyer. Most family law lawyers <span class="noglossary">will</span> know one or two arbitrators they can recommend, and <span class="noglossary">will</span> be happy to give you those arbitrators' names and phone numbers. | ||
You could also try doing an internet search for something like "family law arbitrator penticton" or "family law arbitrator parenting." | You could also try doing an internet search for something like "family law arbitrator penticton" or "family law arbitrator parenting." | ||
When you first speak to an arbitrator you're interested in hiring, be careful not to say too much about your case or your ex. It is very important that your arbitrator remain unbiased, and your ex will want to know exactly what you've said to the arbitrator about your relationship and your legal dispute. | When you first speak to an arbitrator you're interested in hiring, be careful not to say too much about your case or your ex. It is very important that your arbitrator remain unbiased, and your ex will want to know exactly what you've said to the arbitrator about your relationship and your legal dispute. | ||
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==What happens next== | ==What happens next== | ||
Once you | Once you have contacted an arbitrator, they will reach out to your ex to confirm their interest in pursuing the process. They'll probably also send a copy of their standard arbitration agreement for each of you to look at. It's a good idea for you to get some independent legal advice about the agreement, as the agreement will describe: | ||
* your responsibilities in the arbitration process, | * your responsibilities in the arbitration process, | ||
