This work examined Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Marital Harmony in Nigeria: A Study of Selected Marriages in Kiagbodo, Burutu, Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. The goal of resolving conflict in a relationship is not victory or defeat.

It is about reaching understanding and letting go. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the settlement of conflicts by means other than resort to the courtroom. Descriptive research design was used. the study made use of the following objectives: To explore the effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods in resolving marital disputes in selected marriages in Kaigbodo, Delta State, Nigeria, To examine the factors influencing the adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in marriages in Kiagbodo, Delta State, Nigeria, To assess the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in reducing case backlog in the judiciary in Kiagbodo, Delta State, Nigeria, To analyze the perception of dispute concerning Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes in Kiagbodo, Delta State, Nigeria. The Study adopted the Conflict Theory; the theory is mainly credited to Karl Marx and the Integrative Negotiation Theory which focused on collaborative problem-solving and value creation during negotiation. Purposive and simple random sampling were used in the study. Data for this study was mainly primary and secondary sources. In-debt interview and focus group discussion were used to get data from respondents that formed the study. The study found that community members see Alternative Dispute Resolution as a veritable means of settling marital dispute in Kiagbodo especially for the fact that settling issues related to marriages in courtroom cost much and takes much time to conclude. Also, from oral interviews, it found that must divorces that occurs in Kiagbodo community are as a result of non-existence of professionals in issues of relating to Alternative Dispute Resolution. The study concludes by exploring Alternative Dispute Resolution and Marital Harmony in Nigeria with emphasis of selected marriages in Kiagbodo, Delta State, Nigeria.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers a valuable pathway for fostering marital harmony by addressing conflicts in a constructive and collaborative manner. Unlike adversarial approaches that often escalate tensions, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation, negotiation, and arbitration prioritize mutual understanding, empathy, and respect between spouses. Recommendations such as: there should be adequate promotion of awareness of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods in handling marital conflicts, that Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) should be incorporated into pre-marital counseling, there should be an established accessible Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centers, Professional Training on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practitioners should be encouraged, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) should be integrated into legal systems, Etc. conclusively, the study explored Alternative Dispute Resolution and Marital Harmony in Nigeria emphasizing on selected marriages in Kiagbodo, Delta State, Nigeria. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers a valuable pathway for fostering marital harmony by addressing conflicts in a constructive and collaborative manner.