Private, Tailored ADR Processes for Family Disputes. 

Family Law and Divorce Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Services

Family law disputes are challenging and stressful. Resolving such matters at JAMS can reduce stress and allow families to move on with their lives without unnecessary delays. JAMS neutrals excel at resolving the toughest family law disputes, including matters regarding dissolution of a marriage, child custody, child support, spousal support, paternity issues, property issues and others.

Timely resolution at competitive rates

JAMS provides cost-effective, efficient resolution processes. Sessions with a family law mediators and arbitrators, including an optional preliminary conference, can be scheduled on dates that are convenient for all parties.

Flexible ADR formats tailored to meet the needs of each case

JAMS neutrals are available to resolve discrete issues or entire cases and offer a variety of styles and approaches. They serve as temporary judges, discovery referees, family law mediators and family law arbitrators in disputes involving, but not limited to the following:

• Allocation of debt and assets
• Spousal and child support
• Breach of fiduciary duty claims
• Valuation and disposition of family-owned businesses
• Marriage and domestic partner dissolution
• Relocation
• Validity of pre- or post-nuptial agreements
• Capacity issues
• Child custody and parenting coordination
• Characterization of property
• Attorneys’ fees and costs

About JAMS

JAMS successfully resolves business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways of overcoming barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized, in-person, virtual and hybrid dispute resolution services through a combination of first class client service, the latest technology, top-notch facilities, and highly trained mediators and arbitrators.