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Chapter 18

Form 18-34

Include the following notice if a minor is named in the caption or if the motion contains other unredacted sensitive data. See § 6 of the Intro­duction in volume 1 of this manual concerning protection of sensitive data in filed documents.

NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT
CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA

[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual.]

Joint Motion for Referral to Arbitration

This Joint Motion for Referral to Arbitration is made in accordance with [section 6.601/section 153.0071(a)/sections 6.601 and 153.0071(a)] of the Texas Family Code. Movants are parties to a pending family law matter before this Court in which Petitioner is [name of peti­tioner] and Respondent is [name of respondent].

Movants request the Court to refer this dispute for resolution by arbitration. The parties have agreed that the arbitration award will be [binding/nonbinding].

Movants request that the Court appoint [name], who is qualified under Texas law as an impartial third-party arbitrator.

Movants pray that this Court grant the relief requested in this motion.

Movants pray for general relief.

   
[Name]
Attorney for Movant/Petitioner
State Bar No.:
[E-mail address]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Fax]

   
[Name]
Attorney for Movant/Respondent
State Bar No.:
[E-mail address]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Fax]