Arbitration

Family Arbitration for Parenting Coordinators (40 Hours) (RML-TRNG006-PC)


Description

Parenting coordinators must have a solid grasp of arbitration law and procedure. The integrity of the process determines the credibility of the outcome and the reputation of the professional.


This interactive, role-play-based course is designed to meet the requirements for available designations. Those who complete it will gain the theory, skills, law, precedents and best practices to competently manage an arbitration in a parenting coordination matter. Students in the PC stream also gain knowledge of the fundamentals of conducting all family arbitrations.


Experienced arbitrator-trainers and coaches share their expertise in well-crafted video lectures, supplemented by tests and quizzes after each module. Each module is supported by group discussion and realistic role play experience of all key stages of a family arbitration within the parenting coordination process.


CORE TRAINING INCLUDES:

  • What information should be provided to help parties make informed choices about private adjudication
  • Fundamental principles of natural justice
  • Designing arbitration and PC processes that meet party needs and deliver due process
  • Screening for power imbalances and assessing suitability
  • Screening Reports in Family Arbitration-only cases
  • Procedure for completing the PC Agreement
  • Important terms in Family Arbitration and PC Agreements
  • Relevant case law
  • Pre-hearing planning forms and meeting(s)
  • Procedural Directions
  • Hearing optiions
  • Managing an effective, proportionate process online or in person
  • Conducting an arbitration or parenting coordination hearing
  • Evidence law and its application
  • Decision-making
  • Award writing best practices
  • Making awards enforceable
  • Delivering the Award and post-Award remedies
  • Costs awards
  • Maintaining the perception of neutrality over the course of a PC term
  • Challenging practice issues and practical tips
Content
  • INTRODUCTION
  • Introduction to Family Arbitration for Family Arbitrators & PCs (4 min)
  • Discussion Board - Introduce Yourself!
  • Pre-Course Quiz (Family Arbitration)
  • MODULE 1
  • Family Arbitration for Parenting Coordinators (Part 1) (69 min)
  • Family Arbitration for Parenting Coordinators (Part 2) (61 min)
  • Family Arbitration for Parenting Coordinators (Part 3) (39 min)
  • Family Arbitration for Parenting Coordinators (Part 4) (17 min)
  • Quiz 1 (Module 1)
  • Intake & Screening in Med-Arb; Arb and PC (68 min)
  • Screening and Preliminary PC Agreement Considerations (24 min)
  • Intake Demo - Gary Blakely (33 min)
  • Quiz 2 (Module 1)
  • Tutorial Session (Module 1) - May 8, 2025 (4 – 6 pm, EST)
  • Evaluation Form - Module 1
  • MODULE 2
  • Effective Pre-Arbitration Conference (with Clifford Nelson) (45 min)
  • Openings (31 min)
  • Evidence Law (38 min)
  • PC Planning Meeting (Jackson-Brown Demo) (45 min)
  • Quiz (Module 2)
  • Test - Evidence Law
  • Tutorial Session (Module 2) - May 15, 2025 (3:30 – 6:30 pm, EST)
  • Evaluation Form - Module 2
  • Assignment - Directions
  • MODULE 3
  • The Hearing (with Clayton Spencer & Hilary Linton) (52 min)
  • Test - The Hearing
  • Decision-Making (June Maresca) (55 min)
  • Arbitration Law Overview (with Alison Boyce) (50 min)
  • Test - Case Law
  • The Award (with Herschel Fogelman) (41 min)
  • PC Hearing Demo (Jackson-Browne Case Study) (61 min)
  • Test - The Award
  • Quiz (Module 3)
  • Tutorial Session (Module 3) - May 22, 2025 (3:30 – 7 pm, EST)
  • Evaluation Form - Module 3
  • Assignment - PC Arbitration Award
  • MODULE 4
  • Parenting Arbitration (42 min)
  • Quiz 1 (Module 4)
  • Test - Parenting Coordination
  • Mock Arbitration (Part 1) (Jazzy & Wynton Case Study) (72 min)
  • Mock Arbitration (Part 2) (Jazzy & Wynton Case Study) (35 min)
  • Quiz 2 (Module 4)
  • Test - Arbitration Demonstration
  • Tutorial Session (Module 4) - May 29, 2025 (4 – 6:30 pm, EST)
  • Evaluation Form - Module 4
  • MODULE 5
  • Ending the Arbitration (14 min)
  • Costs Awards (30 min)
  • Panel Discussion on Best Practices (31 min)
  • Quiz (Module 5)
  • Evaluation Form - Module 5
  • Tutorial Session (Module 5) - June 5, 2025 (3:30 – 7 pm, EST)
  • Assignment - The Award (optional)
  • Optional Viewing
  • Hearing the Child's Voice in FDR (36 min)
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever