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This bill establishes the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act in Washington state. The key provisions include: - Defining terms related to family law arbitration, such as "arbitration agreement," "arbitrator," and "child-related dispute." - Specifying the scope of the Act, including that it does not authorize an arbitrator to grant a legal separation, dissolution of marriage, or termination of parental rights. - Outlining requirements for a valid arbitration agreement, including that it must be in writing and identify the family law dispute to be arbitrated. - Establishing qualifications for arbitrators, including that they must have experience practicing family law and receive training on relevant issues. - Providing a process for selecting and disqualifying arbitrators, as well as rules for party participation and the arbitrator's powers and duties. - Allowing for temporary orders and awards by the court or arbitrator in urgent situations. - Detailing procedures for the arbitrator to make an award, and for the court to confirm, correct, vacate, or amend the award. - Granting immunity to arbitrators and allowing for appeals of certain court orders related to the arbitration. - Specifying that this Act applies to arbitration agreements made on or after January 1, 2024.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1088&Year=2023&Initiative=false