Doylestown, PA – Attorney Maris J. Weiner of Williams Family Law, P.C. has completed her certification as a family law arbitrator with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The AAML certification is a highly acclaimed and intense training program focusing on the skills needed for effective arbitration.

Arbitration is an alternative to litigation. It is often confused with mediation, where two parties come to an agreement with the help of a mediator. In arbitration, the arbitrator assumes the role of a judge to decide the case, with a court then confirming the decision. Arbitration is generally considered faster, more private, and less expensive than litigation. In matters involving Family Law, an arbitrator can help settle property disagreements and spousal/child support.

The AAML certification process instills all of the best practices of arbitration: when it is best used, how it works, and the nuances of various laws affecting the decisions. It also addresses statutes, rules, ethics, and conflicts of interest.

AAML was founded in Chicago in 1962 to foster professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law. Those recognized by the AAML as fellows and arbitrators are considered leading practitioners in the field of family law across the United States.

Maris Weiner is an experienced family law attorney with over 25 years in practice. An intelligent and savvy litigator, she often handles divorces involving very complex issues. Her practice covers a wide range of domestic relations matters including divorce, support, custody, equitable distribution, and prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, representing parties throughout Pennsylvania. Weiner has been named to both the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Star lists.

Williams Family Law is a premier family law firm that provides individuals with matrimonial and family law legal counsel and representation in complex high asset divorce, high income alimony/spousal support, complex child support, high-conflict child custody cases, cohabitation, grandparents’ custody rights, equitable distribution, marital settlement agreements, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, separation agreements, spousal support, matrimonial taxation issues and related legal matters. The practice at Williams Family Law centers on four core principles: experienced guidance, compassionate advice, powerful advocacy and knowledge of the local courts and counsel. To learn more, visit www.bucksfamilylawyers.com.