The rules in this chapter shall apply to court proceedings arising from the Uni- form Family Law Arbitration Act, 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 7371—7398 (hereinafter ‘‘Act’’).
Rule 1960.Applicability of Rules to Arbitration.
Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 1960 applies this chapter to court proceedings arising from the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act.
Full Text of Rule 1960
Plain-English Summary
Families can agree to arbitrate divorce-related disputes, and this chapter governs the court's role when they do. This opening rule sets its reach: it applies to court proceedings arising from the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act, which lets parties arbitrate family-law claims. The chapter then provides how a party petitions the court for relief connected to that arbitration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the family-law arbitration chapter cover?
Court proceedings arising from the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act.
Official Note
Comment. : The Act provides for limited judicial review of arbitration proceedings and awards. Readers are advised to consult the Act for the permitted bases for review, the timing for seeking review, and the conditions and limits on the scope of review. Petitioners are required to allege sufficient facts and cite the Act with specificity in support of the relief sought. See Pa.R.Civ.P. 1964(d)(1), 1965(d)(1). The Act incorporates by reference the Revised Statutory Arbitration Act, 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 7321.1— 7321.31, where not inconsistent with provisions of the Act. See 42 Pa.C.S. § 7374(a).
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