This statute sets guidelines for the mediation of family law disputes. The statute addresses confidentiality and mediator qualifications, among other topics. It also stipulates that the court may not refer cases to mediation when there is reason to suspect one of the parties or a child has been abused by the other party.
Montana Code 40-4-3: Family Law Mediation
Montana State Government. Jan. 1, 2017https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0400/chapter_0040/part_0030/sections_index.html