I have extensively blogged on the importance of formalizing arbitration agreements in the context of divorce or post-judgment actions in compliance with the applicable Court rules, offering technical and practical
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Reflections on the New York Times’ “Why Some Hasidic Children Can’t Leave Failing Schools” and How Agreements to Arbitrate can Address Gaps in the Bais Din Process
An article recently came out in the New York Times about a dynamic that tends to unfold in the context of Bais Din proceedings, where one parent leaving the Chassidic…
Continue Reading Reflections on the New York Times’ “Why Some Hasidic Children Can’t Leave Failing Schools” and How Agreements to Arbitrate can Address Gaps in the Bais Din ProcessVacating an Arbitration Award in the Bais Din – Part II
If you missed Vacating an Arbitration Award in the Bais Din – Part I, go back and give it a read before delving into Part II, which primarily will…
Continue Reading Vacating an Arbitration Award in the Bais Din – Part IIVacating an Arbitration Award in the Bais Din – Part I
I’ve previously blogged about issues surrounding the Agreement to Arbitrate and how that may be set aside in certain circumstances. But what about a case where the Agreement to Arbitrate…
Continue Reading Vacating an Arbitration Award in the Bais Din – Part IDo Not Sign Agreement to Arbitrate Without the Advice of a Lawyer
If you learn nothing else from my blog series on Arbitrations in the Bais Din, remember this one caveat: do not sign an Agreement to Arbitrate without the advice of …
Continue Reading Do Not Sign Agreement to Arbitrate Without the Advice of a LawyerArbitration Questionnaire Versus Umpire/Arbitrator’s Disclosure
In a prior blog post, Setting Aside Bais Din Agreements to Arbitrate Due to Procedural Issues, I discussed the absolute necessity of the Umpire/Arbitrator’s Disclosure and the fact that…
Continue Reading Arbitration Questionnaire Versus Umpire/Arbitrator’s DisclosureSetting Aside Bais Din Agreements to Arbitrate Due to Procedural Issues
Let’s start this one with a hypothetical. A divorce action has been filed against you by your spouse. A very important court date is coming up regarding the children and…
Continue Reading Setting Aside Bais Din Agreements to Arbitrate Due to Procedural IssuesProhibition Against Dayanim Assuming Dual Roles in Custody Arbitrations in Bais Din
Arbitrations can sometimes take on a more informal tone than an in-court proceeding. The entire vibe of the proceeding can be more relaxed; there’s usually no bailiff, nobody is wearing…
Continue Reading Prohibition Against Dayanim Assuming Dual Roles in Custody Arbitrations in Bais DinConsiderations for Custody Arbitrations in Bais Din
In my last blog post, I reviewed the requirements for parties to submit their marital disputes…
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