RCW 26.14.020Scope.(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.]
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