An Act to adopt the uniform family law arbitration act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to adopt the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act in Massachusetts. The act seeks to standardize the process of using arbitration for resolving family law disputes, such as divorce and child custody matters, by aligning Massachusetts law with a national model. It intends to provide a more consistent and predictable framework for these legal proceedings. This would likely streamline the arbitration process and potentially reduce legal costs for families involved.
Key provisions
- Adopts the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act.
- Establishes guidelines for family law arbitration proceedings.
- Defines the roles and responsibilities of arbitrators.
- Specifies procedures for initiating and conducting arbitration.
- Addresses issues of confidentiality and discovery in arbitration.
- Provides for the enforcement of arbitration agreements and awards.
- Allows for the use of mediation as a precursor to arbitration.
- Creates a framework for addressing disputes regarding arbitration agreements.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in family law disputes (divorce, custody, support).
- Family law attorneys.
- Arbitrators.
- The Massachusetts court system.
- Families seeking alternative dispute resolution methods.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
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Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
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