family law dispute to arbitration.
"Arbitration organization." An association, agency, board,
commission or other entity which is neutral and initiates,
sponsors or administers an arbitration or is involved in the
selection of an arbitrator.
"Arbitrator." An individual selected or appointed, alone or
with others, to make an award in a family law dispute which is
subject to an arbitration agreement.
"Award." Any interim award, temporary order or final
disposition of a family law dispute by an arbitrator.
"Child custody dispute." A family law dispute regarding
legal custody, physical custody, parenting plans, parental
duties, relocation or supervised physical custody of a child.
"Child support dispute." A family law dispute regarding
financial support of a child.
"Court." A court of common pleas which has jurisdiction over
a family law dispute.
"Family law dispute." A contested issue arising under 23
Pa.C.S. (relating to domestic relations). The term does not
include an issue under section 7373(b) (relating to scope of
subchapter).
"Party." An individual who signs an arbitration agreement
and whose rights will be determined by an award.
"Person. An individual, estate, business or nonprofit
entity, public corporation, government or governmental
subdivision, agency or instrumentality or any other legal
entity.
"Protection order." An injunction or other order, issued
under the domestic-violence, family-violence or stalking laws of
the issuing jurisdiction, to prevent an individual from engaging
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