What should a party expect from an alternative dispute resolution hearing?

When a party opts for an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) hearing in South Carolina, they should expect a confidential process that is faster and less expensive than traditional litigation. The hearing will be overseen by a neutral third party, usually a mediator or arbitrator. The mediator will actively engage in the process to help the parties find a resolution to their dispute while an arbitrator will make an unbiased decision based on the evidence presented by the parties. At the hearing, both parties will have the opportunity to present their side of the dispute, provide any evidence they have to support their arguments, and make any other relevant statements. The mediator or arbitrator may also ask questions of each party, as well as allow a party to question the other party. Through this process, both sides of the dispute will be heard and a decision will be reached. The outcome of an ADR hearing can range from a settlement based on the parties’ mutual agreement to a legally binding decision made by an arbitrator. The resolution or decision that is reached at the hearing will be legally binding as long as both parties agree to it and abide by the terms. It is important to note that the outcome of an ADR hearing cannot be appealed or taken to court.

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