Rustad v. Rustad

VAUGHN, Chief Judge.

I

The first question we consider on appeal is whether the trial court had jurisdiction to hear plaintiffs motion in light of the parties’ contractual agreement to submit disputes regarding spousal and child support to mediation and arbitration. For reasons set forth below, we hold that the trial court had such jurisdiction.

The parties in this case entered into a separation agreement in 1979, which included therein provisions for custody and support. Said agreement also contained a provision that all future disputes arising out of or relating to the contract would be…