Document Type

Blog Post

Publication Date

3-5-2026

Abstract

As of January 28, 2026, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) has expanded its services to a group quite different from its usual clientele: families. The AAA has begun offering family mediation services and other tailored alternative dispute resolution options designed to meet the unique needs of families navigating separation, divorce, co-parenting, and other domestic matters. The program features a dedicated family mediation panel, made up of skilled mentors, retired judges, former court attorneys, and family law practitioners. These professionals are trained to handle emotionally charged disputes and to help parties work through complex personal and financial issues. The panel will address a range of matters, from divorce and custody mediation to pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. The expanded services have initially been made available in New York and Massachusetts, two states selected for their large, sophisticated family law markets. This development is an exciting move forward for the AAA, extending its established ADR framework into more personal, family-centered disputes.

The print edition of the issue has also been released. This post was originally published on the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution website on March 5, 2026.

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