ARBITRATION
Ilana Miller offers arbitration in two distinct forms:
Arbitration — Miller Mediation & Arbitration
Overview
Arbitration is a private, binding decision‑making process in which parties appoint a neutral arbitrator to resolve their dispute outside of court. It provides a streamlined, confidential alternative to litigation, with the benefit of customized procedure, efficiency, and finality.
Key Features of Arbitration
- Fully private and confidential
- Parties select their own decision‑maker
- Procedures can be tailored to the needs of the case
- Faster and more efficient than court litigation
- Results in a binding, enforceable Award
Role of the Arbitrator
As arbitrator, the decision‑maker:
- Conducts a fair and impartial process
- Reviews evidence, submissions, and relevant law
- Makes binding determinations on the issues in dispute
- Issues a written Arbitration Award, enforceable under the Arbitration Act, 1991
What Arbitration *Does*
- Resolves disputes when mediation does not result in agreement
- Provides a structured decision‑making framework
- Addresses parenting, support, property, and procedural issues (as permitted by statute)
- Offers clarity, closure, and finality
What Arbitration *Does Not* Do
- Does not operate as negotiator
- Does not replace mediation — it complements it
- Does not create ongoing involvement beyond the Award unless parties consensually return
Arbitration within the Med/Arb Model
Arbitration may be combined with mediation through a staged Med/Arb process:
- Mediation first, to promote resolution
- Arbitration thereafter, to resolve any remaining issues
This hybrid model offers the best of both worlds: creativity first, finality second.
When Arbitration Is Appropriate
Arbitration is ideal when:
- Parties want privacy and control over the process
- Matters require timely resolution
- Mediation has narrowed issues but has not resolved all of them
- A binding decision is necessary to move the file forward
Summary Line
Arbitration provides a private, efficient, and binding path to resolution — delivering clarity, structure, and finality within a process tailored to the needs of the family.
In her role as arbitrator, Ilana Miller work side-by-side with counsel to create a smoother path than traditional litigation — with flexible processes, faster timelines, deep subject knowledge, and a confidential setting that supports resolution.