[§658J-3]  Scope.  (a)  This chapter governs arbitration of a family law dispute.

     (b)  This chapter does not authorize an arbitrator to make an award that:

     (1)  Grants a divorce, annulment, or separation under chapter 580;

     (2)  Terminates parental rights under section 571-61 or section 587A-33;

     (3)  Grants an adoption under chapter 578, or a guardianship of a child under section 560:5-202 or section 560:5-204, or incapacitated individual under section 560:5-301 or section 560:5-304; or

     (4)  Determines the status of a child in need of protection under chapter 587A. [L 2017, c 113, pt of §1]