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

This bill creates Iowa's "Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act," allowing families to resolve certain custody, parenting time, and child support disputes through private arbitration instead of court. It requires a written agreement signed by both parties, mandates arbitrators be qualified attorneys with domestic violence training, and limits arbitration to issues like parenting plans but excludes divorce, adoption, or child dependency cases. Courts retain oversight to enforce agreements, halt arbitration if issues arise, or handle disputes not covered by the law. The law directly affects families navigating family law conflicts and the courts managing related cases.