Montana Code Annotated 2021

TITLE 40. FAMILY LAW

CHAPTER 16. FAMILY LAW ARBITRATION

Part 1. Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act

Temporary Order Or Award

40-16-111. Temporary order or award. (1) Before an arbitrator is selected and able to act, on motion of a party, the court may enter a temporary order under 40-4-121.

(2) After an arbitrator is selected:

(a) the arbitrator may make a temporary award under 40-4-121; and

(b) if the matter is urgent and the arbitrator is not able to act in a timely manner or provide an adequate remedy, on motion of a party, the court may enter a temporary order.

(3) On motion of a party, before the court confirms a final award, the court under 40-16-116, 40-16-118, or 40-16-119 may confirm, correct, vacate, or amend a temporary award made under subsection (2)(a).

(4) On motion of a party, the court may enforce a subpoena or interim award issued by an arbitrator for the fair and expeditious disposition of the arbitration.

History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 32, L. 2021.