Bill > HB234

This bill enacts the Uniform Collaborative Law Act, which regulates the use of collaborative law participation agreements as a voluntary form of alternative dispute resolution. It defines key terms such as "collaborative law communication," "collaborative law participation agreement," and "collaborative matter," which generally relate to family or domestic relations law, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. The bill outlines the process for beginning, concluding, and terminating a collaborative law process, as well as the disqualification of collaborative lawyers from representing parties in related court proceedings. It also addresses disclosure requirements, confidentiality, and exceptions to privilege during the collaborative law process.