SB 23-089

Senate Bill 23-089, also known as the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act, allows for arbitration in family law cases in Colorado. It sets rules for arbitrators' qualifications and duties, and it outlines how courts can confirm, modify, or cancel decisions made by these arbitrators. This bill affects anyone involved in domestic relations cases who might choose or be required to use arbitration as part of their legal process. Since the status is "signed," the bill has been approved and is now law.

Official 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.)