Name: Kamrun Nahar Suchana 

ID: 192-26-1476

Definition of ADR:

Alternative Dispute Resolution includes alternative methods of helping people resolve legal problems before going to court. There is an involvement in of an independent third person, called a “neutral” who tries to help resolve or narrow the areas of conflict in ADR.  Alternate Dispute Resolution means the wide variety of methods by which conflicts and disputes are resolved other than through litigation.

Alternative Dispute Resolution refers to any means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom. ADR typically includes early neutral evaluation, negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration. As burgeoning court queues, rising costs of litigation, and time delays continue to plague litigants, more states have begun experimenting with ADR programs. Some of these programs are voluntary; others are mandatory.

Types of ADR:

There are four forms of ADR:

*Mediation

*Arbitration

*Negotiation

*Conciliation

Through this topic I got to learn a new term called alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Litigation should be the last resort and utilized only if the ADR procedures fail. It is essential, however, that all of the parties involved in the claim or dispute approach ADR with an open mind and a willingness to compromise if it is to have any chance of success. Mediation is mostly used. Arbitration is very useful when it comes to handling family matters.