D.C. Code § 16-5607: Motion for judicial relief.

(a)

A motion for judicial relief under this chapter shall be made to the Superior Court.

(b)

On motion of a party, the Superior Court may compel arbitration if the parties have entered into an arbitration agreement that complies with § 16-5605 unless the court determines under § 16-5612 that the arbitration should not proceed.

(c)

On motion of a party, the Superior Court shall terminate arbitration if it determines that:

(1)

The agreement to arbitrate is unenforceable;

(2)

The family law dispute is not subject to arbitration; or

(3)

Under § 16-5612, the arbitration should not proceed.

(d)

Unless prohibited by an arbitration agreement, on motion of a party, the Superior Court may order consolidation of separate arbitrations involving the same parties and a common issue of law or fact if necessary for the fair and expeditious resolution of the family law dispute.