Massachusetts H1940 establishes the Massachusetts Family Law Arbitration Act to govern arbitration of family law disputes.
Massachusetts H1940, the Massachusetts Family Law Arbitration Act, governs arbitration of family law disputes. It defines terms like "arbitration agreement," "arbitrator," and "family law dispute." The act outlines the process for initiating arbitration, the powers and duties of arbitrators, and the enforcement of awards. It also provides for the correction or clarification of awards, the vacating or amending of unconfirmed awards, and the confirmation of awards. The act ensures immunity for arbitrators and sets rules for arbitrator disqualification and disclosure.
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