{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-16-5604","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 16-5604","heading":"Applicable law.","body":"(a)\nExcept as otherwise provided in this chapter, the law applicable to arbitration is Chapter 44 of this title.\n\n(b)\nIn determining the merits of a family law dispute, an arbitrator shall apply the law of the District, including its choice of law rules.","path":["Title 16. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]","Chapter 56. Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/16-5604","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"f219b1d27dcf9b318c7f6decb28e0f513aa7b0c7204d02483cd97cd5f6c84c97","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-16-5603","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-16-5605"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}