Montana Code 40-16-103. Scope

40-16-103. Scope. (1) This part governs arbitration of a family law dispute.

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Arbitrator: means an individual selected, alone or with others, to make an award in a family law dispute that is subject to an arbitration agreement. See Montana Code 40-16-102
Family law dispute: means a contested issue arising under Title 40. See Montana Code 40-16-102

(2)This part does not authorize an arbitrator to make an award that:

(a)grants a legal separation, dissolution of marriage, or invalidity of marriage;

(b)terminates parental rights;

(c)grants an adoption or a guardianship of a child or incapacitated individual; or

(d)issues an order of protection pursuant to Title 40, chapter 15.