Hi all,
I have been in property settlement dispute with my estranged husband for nearly two years now. He is claiming a 60/40 split in his favour based on earning capacity and future needs. I am trying for an equitable 50/50 settlement.
We went to court in December 2019 for a mention (please correct me if that's wrong) where the judge told us to go into the lobby and broker a deal. That didn't happen as the other side refuse to negotiate. Our case was then adjourned to September 2021.
Around six weeks ago my solicitor contacted me to advise we had been asked if we would consider settling the matter via arbitration.
Now there are two things here :
- Firstly, it has taken my solicitor 6 weeks to respond to my 4 emails and 2 phone calls on the matter. I wanted his guidance on if this was a better option for me - I got a "sitting on the fence", non-committal response which gave me very little direction.
- Secondly, is arbitration a better option and a little less formal than court?
I am thinking I could represent myself which would not only save me lots of $'s but also give me back control of my own fate.
Can I get some advice please.
Thanks,
K
I have been in property settlement dispute with my estranged husband for nearly two years now. He is claiming a 60/40 split in his favour based on earning capacity and future needs. I am trying for an equitable 50/50 settlement.
We went to court in December 2019 for a mention (please correct me if that's wrong) where the judge told us to go into the lobby and broker a deal. That didn't happen as the other side refuse to negotiate. Our case was then adjourned to September 2021.
Around six weeks ago my solicitor contacted me to advise we had been asked if we would consider settling the matter via arbitration.
Now there are two things here :
- Firstly, it has taken my solicitor 6 weeks to respond to my 4 emails and 2 phone calls on the matter. I wanted his guidance on if this was a better option for me - I got a "sitting on the fence", non-committal response which gave me very little direction.
- Secondly, is arbitration a better option and a little less formal than court?
I am thinking I could represent myself which would not only save me lots of $'s but also give me back control of my own fate.
Can I get some advice please.
Thanks,
K