ARBITRATION

a legally binding, but not a judicial procedure. When a neutral third party makes judgment on a case. This is not permitted in most states or provinces.

A legally binding, non-judicial procedure held before a neutral third party, the "arbitrator," who acts as private judge; not available for Massachusetts divorces.

A legally binding non-judicial procedure held before a neutral third party,the "arbitrator," who acts as private judge. Unlike mediation, neither party can unilaterally terminate the process, and both parties are bound by the arbitrator’s decision, as if a judge acted in her official capacity. In some states, judges refer certain cases or aspects of cases for arbitration.