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The arbitration of family law disputes in British Columbia is governed by the provincial ''[http://canlii.ca/t/84gc Arbitration Act]'', formerly known as the ''Commercial Arbitration Act''. The highlights of the act are these. | The arbitration of family law disputes in British Columbia is governed by the provincial ''[http://canlii.ca/t/84gc Arbitration Act]'', formerly known as the ''Commercial Arbitration Act''. The highlights of the act are these. | ||
<blockquote>'''Section 1:''' An ''arbitrator'' is defined as a person who resolves a dispute referred to him or her by the parties. An ''arbitration | <blockquote>'''Section 1:''' An ''arbitrator'' is defined as a person who resolves a dispute referred to him or her by the parties. An ''arbitration agreement'' is an agreement between two or more persons to have their dispute resolved by arbitration</blockquote> | ||
<blockquote>'''Section 2:''' The act applies to commercial arbitration agreements and "any other arbitration agreement," such as family law arbitration agreements. When making decisions about children, the arbitrator must consider only the best interests of the children.</blockquote> | <blockquote>'''Section 2:''' The act applies to commercial arbitration agreements and "any other arbitration agreement," such as family law arbitration agreements. When making decisions about children, the arbitrator must consider only the best interests of the children.</blockquote> | ||
<blockquote>'''Section 9:''' An arbitrator can make interim awards on any subject at issue, such as interim awards regarding the care of children, child support and spousal support.</blockquote> | <blockquote>'''Section 9:''' An arbitrator can make interim awards on any subject at issue, such as interim awards regarding the care of children, child support and spousal support.</blockquote> | ||
