If on the other hand the parties are unable to settle the whole of the dispute by mediation, the mediation is terminated and, so long as no will continue with the arbitrator who was acting as the mediator then acting as arbitrator to make an award that finally determines the dispute. If, following the mediation, a party withdraws its consent to the arbitrator who was acting as mediator continuing to hear and determine the dispute, a replacement arbitrator will be appointed by the FDR Centre (appointments are typically made within 24 hours). The FDR Centre recognises that this area of the law is complex and, as such, the arbitrators and mediators who work with us are not only highly skilled private dispute resolution providers, they also include some of the most highly regarded leaders in the field of Family Law in New Zealand. Our Rules also recognise the central importance of sound legal advice for both parties throughout the process. Accordingly, our Rules require parties to not only meet the minimum requirements of the Property Relationships Act in terms of obtaining legal advice, but also require the parties to be represented throughout the process. In our experience, this approach results in the most effective and efficient process possible for the parties. We firmly believe that Family Law Arb-Med truly does offer parties to relationship property disputes a positive and highly effective way forward to find the best resolution to their dispute with the minimum of cost in terms of time, money, and emotional stress. Will you add Family Law Arb-Med to your toolkit?