In a divorce, arbitration can be useful in cases that have been prolonged because of court schedules, provided disclosure of marital assets and income is complete. Use of an arbitrator may cut short the waiting period to have a case heard by months or even years.
Family courts are backlogged with cases and it is not unusual for the court to schedule several hours for trial where argument for custody, parenting time, support, property and debt division is considered. Arbitration allows greater latitude and time for the parties to be heard.