§ 16–5603. Scope.

(a) This chapter governs arbitration of a family law dispute.

(b) This chapter does not authorize an arbitrator to make an award that:

(1) Grants a legal separation, divorce, or annulment;

(2) Terminates parental rights;

(3) Grants an adoption or a guardianship of a child or incapacitated individual; or

(4) Determines the status of a child in need of protection.