Miller v. Miller

This case presents the question whether the domestic relations arbitration act (DRAA)1 requires a formal hearing during arbitration comparable to that which occurs in traditional trial proceedings. We conclude that it does not.

*29Also at issue is whether a court order to which the parties have stipulated in writing can satisfy the act’s requirement of a written agreement to arbitrate. We conclude that it can. Therefore, we reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals, which ruled to the contrary on both issues, and we reinstate the arbitration award and the judgment of divorce.

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