Non Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR) is not a single process. It covers a range of approaches that can help families resolve disputes without relying on traditional court proceedings.

For some clients, mediation may provide the opportunity to have open discussions and reach an agreement together. Others may benefit from hybrid mediation, collaborative law or a more structured process such as arbitration.

The circumstances of each family are important when deciding whether NCDR is appropriate. The ability of both parties to participate constructively and make informed decisions is a key consideration.

Sarah Manning, our Head of NCDR, and Alison Fernandes, Partner and Head of our Sheffield office, discuss why there is no one size fits all approach and how the right process should be considered for each individual family.