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Divorce Arbitration Lawyer in Connecticut

If you’re seeking a divorce process that offers clarity, privacy, and finality, arbitration may be the solution. At the Law Offices of Eric R. Posmantier, LLC, our Connecticut Magistrate can enter private, binding decisions to help couples resolve major issues outside of the courtroom, including the division of property, spousal and child support.

What Is Divorce Arbitration?

Divorce arbitration is a private form of dispute resolution whereby both spouses agree to submit their disputes, whether they are surrounding property division, alimony, and child support matters to a neutral arbitrator who acts as a private judge.

Instead of scheduling hearings before a judge in court, you and your spouse select the arbitrator, set the schedule, agree on the rules, and bind yourselves, in advance, to the arbitrator’s decision. The result is then submitted to the court and entered as a final judgment. Think of arbitration as a form of “concierge” dispute resolution.

Why Choose Arbitration Over Litigation?

  • Privacy & Confidentiality — Unlike court records, arbitration proceedings and awards remain outside the public docket.
  • Control & Speed — You and your spouse choose when and where you meet. That flexibility often leads to faster resolution.
  • Selection of the Arbitrator – Consider that Connecticut Family Court judges come from a wide-array of backgrounds: Criminal, real estate, business law, and so on. Doesn’t it make more sense to have your matter decided by someone with long-term experience in the area of law involved in your matter?!
  • Cost-Efficiency — Fewer formalities means less time, lower fees, and fewer surprises.
  • Finality — A binding arbitration award is enforceable in the same manner as a court order.

If you value discretion, speed, and control, arbitration offers a compelling alternative to traditional litigation.

How Our Process Works

At our firm, the arbitration process is clear, structured, and client-focused:

  1. Arbitration Agreement – You and your spouse formally commit in writing to arbitration and define the scope of issues, arbitrator selection, and rules.
  2. Discovery & Written Submissions – Exchange of documents, financial disclosures, expert reports, and agreed evidence parameters.
  3. Hearing(s) – In a professional setting, each party presents evidence, testimony, and argument before the arbitrator.
  4. Award & Court Entry – The arbitrator issues a written decision. Our attorneys integrate it into a court judgment, making it legally enforceable.

Throughout, we provide procedural guidance and ensure the process reflects your interests.

When is Divorce Arbitration a Strong Option?

Arbitration is especially suitable under these conditions: 

  • You value privacy and want to avoid prolonged court battles.
  • You want to be able to interview and select the person who will make decisions regarding your future.
  • The case involves complex assets, such as business interests, investments, trusts, and you want expert focus outside typical litigation timelines.
  • Efficient resolution is important (e.g., to protect children, careers or financial stability).
  • You want a process similar to litigation in structure, but more private and flexible.

Why Choose Us for Divorce Arbitration in Connecticut

  • Experienced Arbitration Attorneys – Magistrate Eric R. Posmantier has more than 27 years in family law, practicing in lower Fairfield County, and handling matters from modest estates to those with hundreds of millions of dollars.
  • Dual Expertise in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation – When representing you, our team can guide you through arbitration, yet stand prepared for litigation if necessary.
  • Focus on Results, Not Drama – We aim for outcomes that protect your rights, reduce anxiety and preserve dignity.
  • Full-Service Family-Law Support – From support and custody to high-asset division and post-judgment enforcement, we cover the full agenda so you don’t get stuck in one silo.

Schedule Your Consultation

If you’re considering arbitration as a divorce path in Connecticut,  the Law Offices of Eric R. Posmantier, LLC today.
Speak with an intake specialist in our office, who will review your situation, and determine whether arbitration is right for you.  

Let us help you secure resolution efficiently, privately and with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Connecticut law now permits arbitration of a broad range of family matters, including financial issues and, since the state expanded its family arbitration rules, certain child-related matters. Any arbitration award affecting children remains subject to court review to ensure it serves the child’s best interests. Our firm will explain exactly which issues can be arbitrated in your specific situation.

Yes. When you agree to binding arbitration, the arbitrator’s written award is enforceable in the same manner as a court order once it is confirmed and entered as a judgment by the court. The grounds for appealing or vacating an arbitration award are narrow, which is part of what gives arbitration its finality and efficiency.

In mediation, the neutral helps you and your spouse craft your own agreement and has no power to impose a result. In arbitration, you and your spouse present evidence and argument to a neutral arbitrator who then decides the outcome, much like a private judge. Arbitration trades some control over the result for the certainty of a binding decision on a schedule you help set.

Arbitration offers privacy, speed, and the ability to select a decision-maker with deep family-law experience rather than being assigned a judge whose background may lie in another area of law. You also control the schedule and the procedural rules, which often makes arbitration faster and more predictable than waiting for available court dates.

Schedule Your Consultation

If you’re considering arbitration as a divorce path in Connecticut, contact the Law Offices of Eric R. Posmantier, LLC today.
 Speak with an intake specialist in our office, who will review your situation, and determine whether arbitration is right for you.  

Let us help you secure resolution efficiently, privately and with confidence.

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