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SB23-089

Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act

Concerning the authorization of the use of arbitration in domestic relations cases through the enactment of the "Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act".
Session:
2023 Regular Session
Subject:
Civil Law
Bill Summary

Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws. The bill enacts the "Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act" as drafted by the Uniform Law Commission, which authorizes the use of arbitration in domestic relations cases.

The bill:

  • Establishes qualifications, duties, and authority of arbitrators; and
  • Specifies on what grounds and how a party may ask a court to confirm, modify, or vacate an award by an arbitrator.
    (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Lost

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Prime Sponsor

Sen. B. Gardner
Rep. M. Snyder

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