OLR Bill Analysis

sSB 1194

AN ACT CONCERNING ARBITRATION IN CERTAIN FAMILY RELATIONS MATTERS

SUMMARY:

This bill permits divorcing couples to submit disputes, except those involving child support or custody, to binding arbitration. It requires advance approval by the court, which must determine that (1) each party voluntarily agreed to arbitrate and (2) the terms of their written arbitration agreement are fair and equitable under the circumstances.

It subjects marital arbitrations to the same rules, standards, and limited court review as currently apply to other arbitrations.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2005

COMMITTEE ACTION

Judiciary Committee

Joint Favorable Substitute