Section 7380 - Party participation(a) Representation.--A party may: (1) be represented in an arbitration by counsel;(2) be accompanied by an individual who will not be called as a witness or act as an advocate; and(3) participate in the arbitration to the full extent permitted under sections 7321.16 (relating to arbitration process) and 7383 (relating to powers and duties of arbitrator).(b) Ex-parte communications.--A party or representative of a party may not communicate ex parte with the arbitrator except to the extent allowed in a family law proceeding for communication with a judge.Added by P.L. (number not assigned at time of publication) 2024 No. 12,§ 1, eff. 7/8/2024.