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Arbitration is a formal dispute resolution in which the parties present their issues to a mutually agreeable third party who is empowered to issue a binding decision. Some compare arbitration to “picking one’s judge.”

In appropriate matters, such as when a specialized knowledge of the law or experience in a particular subject area is called for, arbitration can be a faster, more efficient, and less expensive alternative to litigation. At Lerch, Early & Brewer, we have certified and experienced arbitrators who can help your family achieve your desired result.

Success Stories

Gaining Physical Custody in Relocation Case

Challenge

The mother of our client’s children planned to move away for a new job opportunity, taking the children with her. She had been the primary parent, so our client wished to gain sole physical custody of the children, allowing them to remain in the DC area.

Strategy

Lerch Early argued before the court that the children would be best served to stay in this area with their father. We worked with key experts to demonstrate that a move to the new location would be detrimental to the children’s interests.

Result

The judge awarded sole physical custody to our client, allowing the children to remain in the environment where they attended school and had friends.

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