Under ideal circumstances, the divorce process goes smoothly and both parties are willing to work out their problems amicably and with as little conflict as possible. Only a small percentage of couples are able to accomplish this. However, that does not mean that the only option is enduring a hostile case in court. Arbitration is preferable to litigation for the following reasons:nnTime is a factor. The arbitration process begins immediately, whereas the litigation involves waiting for a court date which could take months. In addition, both parties involved are able to schedule arbitration in a way that works with their schedule. In some cases, the meetings can take place on weekends or evenings if both parties work full time.