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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 16-5604: Applicable law.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 16. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
  2. Chapter 56. Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act.

(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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