NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT
CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA
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Arbitration Decision and Award
The parties to this action entered into an agreement to arbitrate on [date]. This arbitrator was selected, and hearing was set for [date] at [time]. The hearing began at [time] and concluded at [time] on [date].
Appearances
Petitioner appeared in person and by [firm name] by [name of attorney]. Also appearing on behalf of petitioner were [name[s] and occupation[s] of witness[es]].
Respondent appeared in person and by [firm name] by [name of attorney]. Also appearing on behalf of respondent were [name[s] and occupation[s] of witness[es]].
Other persons appearing during the hearing include [specify].
The parties signed the Family Law Arbitration Agreement that is attached to this document.
Issues
The issues are [specify].
Facts
[Describe the basic facts material to resolution of the issues submitted and summarize the factual context of the dispute and of the hearing.]
Petitioner’s Position
Petitioner in this action, [name of petitioner], resides at [address], was born on [date], and has the following Social Security number: [number]. The present occupation of Petitioner is [occupation]. Petitioner’s current gross monthly earnings are $[amount], with state and federal income tax and Social Security withholdings of $[amount]. The current net monthly income is approximately $[amount].
Petitioner contends that [set out the petitioner’s position on each of the issues identified for arbitration].
Respondent’s Position
Respondent in this action, [name of respondent], resides at [address], was born on [date], and has the following Social Security number: [number]. The present occupation of Respondent is [occupation]. Respondent’s current gross monthly earnings are $[amount], with state and federal income tax and Social Security withholdings of $[amount]. The current net monthly income is approximately $[amount].
Respondent contends that [set out the respondent’s position on each of the issues identified for arbitration].
Decision
[Identify issue. Describe resolution and reasons.]
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Award
For all the reasons set out above, Petitioner is awarded the following: [specify].
For all the reasons set out above, Respondent is awarded the following: [specify].
Dated ___________________________________.
[Name]
Arbitrator
Certificate of Service
I certify that a true copy of this award was sent to the parties in accordance with section 171.053 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code on [date].
[Name]
Arbitrator