District of Columbia Statutes
§ 16-5604 — Applicable law.
District of Columbia § 16-5604
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Ch. 56Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act.
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D.C. Code § 16-5604 (2026).
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(a)Except as otherwise provided in this chapter , the law applicable to arbitration is Chapter 44 of this title .
(b)In determining the merits of a family law dispute, an arbitrator shall apply the law of the District, including its choice of law rules.
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