On the Request For Arbitration form you are asked to state a preferred time for the hearing. In Washington State, mediation and arbitration are two common methods for resolving disputes outside of court for family law issues.Parties may also submit a request for pro bono mediation to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee using the form available on the court's website. Washington's Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act (UFLAA) provides a framework for the use of arbitration in resolving family law disputes in Washington state. You can choose which types of disputes to leave in court and which types of disputes to ship off to private arbitration. Disputes can be settled out of court through arbitration. It can be voluntary or mandatory, depending on the circumstances. You can choose which types of disputes to leave in court and which types of disputes to ship off to private arbitration. Generally speaking there is no opportunity for a trial after an arbitration. The WSBA Dispute Resolution Section promotes the informed use and best practices for all dispute resolution processes in Washington.