Guiding you through difficult times
Explore your options, establish common ground, and find peaceful resolution for your family.
Settle disputes cooperatively outside of court
We offer effective alternatives to traditional litigation.
Binder Law Offices works with parties with and without attorneys to resolve family law disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). This effective alternative to traditional litigation offers a cooperative and often confidential way to participate in decisions that will impact your family.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods
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Mediation
A confidential process in which Jane, as a neutral party, facilitates communication between the parties to promote settlement. This process is usually less expensive and less time consuming than going to trial.
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Arbitration
A process in which Jane (rather than a judge) hears evidence and renders a legally binding decision resolving the parties’ disputes.
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Moderated Settlement Conference
A late-stage settlement conference which Jane facilitates. It usually occurs just before the parties have a formal trial, and often at the courthouse. A Moderated Settlement Conference gives parties a final opportunity to settle their case and avoid the expense and uncertainty of a trial.
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Consensual Special Magistrate (CSM)
This process is an alternative to trial by a judge or referee. To use a Consensual Special Magistrate, the parties must agree to use that process and the Court appoints the CSM. In this process, Jane serves in place of a judge, overseeing a motion or trial on the contested issues, and issuing a binding decision, which can be appealed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
“I can’t believe you settled that case today. You’re a magician. Perfect settlement, too.”
— A Minneapolis Family Law Attorney
decades of experIENCE
Jane Binder is dedicated to your best interests.
Jane and her team are widely respected for their professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to helping parties avoid the pitfalls of lengthy court battles.
