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Family,
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Apr. 24, 2026

Divorces are costly: The case for private trials

Private divorce proceedings--particularly trials before privately compensated judges--can significantly reduce the monetary, logistical, and emotional costs of complex family law disputes compared to traditional public court trials.

Dianna Gould-Saltman

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Divorces are costly: The case for private trials
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This is the third of a three-part series on ways to minimize the stresses and costs of complex family law cases. In the first installment, $95

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