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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) After an arbitrator gives notice under 40-16-115(1) of an award, including an award corrected under 40-16-117, a party may move the court for an order confirming the award.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3), the court shall confirm an award under this part if:
(a) the parties agree in a record to confirmation; or
(3) If an award determines a child-related dispute, the court shall confirm the award under subsection (2) if the court finds, after a review of the record if necessary, that the award on its face:
(a) complies with 40-16-115 and law of this state governing a child-related dispute; and
(b) is in the best interests of the child.
(4) On confirmation, an award under this part is enforceable as a judgment.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 40. Family Law § 40-16-116. Confirmation of award - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-40-family-law/mt-st-40-16-116/
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