Ways of making decisions and resolving disputes, other than litigation (contested hearings). ADR includes mediation, collaborative law, arbitration, and Neutral Evaluation.
methods other than litigation for resolving disputes, typically includes mediation and arbitration
A variety of procedures for resolving disputes. ADR is a fair and efficient alternative to court adjudication that must be entered into voluntarily by all parties. Some of the more common ADR procedures are arbitration, mediation, and conciliation. The Americans with Disabilities Act encourages the use of ADR to resolve conflicts.
A phrase used to describe me thods of resolving divorce disputes rather than going to court. Also so me ti me s referred to as “ADR” or “low conflict resolution”.
A variety of procedures for the resolution of disputes. Each ADR procedure is a fair and efficient alternative to court adjudication that must be entered into voluntarily by all parties. Some of the more common ADR procedures include arbitration, mediation, and conciliation. ADR is encouraged under the Americans with Disabilities Act to resolve conflicts.
A variety of techniques used to resolve issues that may otherwise have been pursed through grievances, appeals, legal proceedings and so forth. A common distinguishing feature of ADR techniques is emphasis on creation of mutually satisfactory resolutions by the parties directly involved.
A range of different forums and processes which can be utilized to resolve a dispute. We focus on two forms of ADR in this guide which might be used to negotiate a settlement: administrative settlements and mediation.
