MEYER, Justice.
The issue before this Court is whether an arbitration award, made pursuant to court-ordered arbitration with consent of the parties, for alimony, custody, and child support in a divorce proceeding is binding and nonmodifiable. We hold that such an award is void ab initio as the trial court has no authority to order arbitration.
The record reveals that plaintiff and defendant were married on or about 5 September 1959. Three children were...
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