"This chapter provides for and governs arbitration in domestic relations matters." It lists the types of disputes that may be arbitrated, and identifies certain cases, such as those involving domestic abuse, in which the court may not order arbitration. The chapter also outlines mediator qualifications and powers, as well as the arbitration hearing, settlement and appeal processes.
Michigan Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Chapter 50B: Domestic Relations Arbitration
Michigan Legislature. Jul. 1, 2013http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-236-1961-50B.