40-16-106. Notice of arbitration. (1) If the parties have entered into an arbitration agreement, a party may initiate arbitration by giving notice to arbitrate to the other party in the manner specified in the arbitration agreement.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 40-16-106

  • Arbitration agreement: means an agreement that subjects a family law dispute to arbitration. See Montana Code 40-16-102
  • Party: means an individual who signs an arbitration agreement and whose rights will be determined by an award. See Montana Code 40-16-102

(2)If the parties have not entered into an arbitration agreement, a party may send a written request to the other party requesting that the parties agree to arbitrate and enter into an arbitration agreement that complies with 40-16-105.