A bill for an act creating the uniform family law arbitration Act.

This Iowa bill creates a standardized process for resolving certain family law disputes through private arbitration instead of court. It applies to issues like child custody and support agreements when both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration in writing. Key rules require arbitrators to be trained attorneys with domestic violence expertise, prohibit arbitration for divorce or adoption cases, and limit arbitrators from making decisions about state-involved child support. The law ensures arbitration agreements are legally binding unless specific conditions (like court approval for post-dispute agreements) are met.