RCW 26.14.020
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(1)This chapter governs arbitration of a family law dispute.
(2)This chapter does not authorize an arbitrator to make an award that:
(a)Grants a legal separation or dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, or annulment;
(b)Terminates parental rights;
(c)Grants an adoption or a guardianship of a child or incapacitated individual; or
(d)Determines the status of dependency.
(3)This chapter does not apply to:
(a)Any arbitration governed by chapter 7.06 RCW;
(b)Proceedings under Title 13 RCW;
(c)Jurisdictional determinations under chapter 26.27 RCW;
(d)Proceedings under RCW 26.26A.465 ;
(e)Writs of habeas corpus;
(f)Disputes as to personal or subject matter jurisdiction;
(g)Determination of venue;
(h)Issuance, modification, or termination of protection orders under chapter 7.105 RCW; and
(i)Delegation of the court's authority to permanently modify a parenting plan based on a finding of substantial change in circumstances.
[ 2023 c 61 s 3 .]