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This bill aims to adopt the Uniform Collaborative Law Act (UCLA), which introduces a voluntary alternative dispute resolution process designed to provide a more cost-effective and less adversarial method for resolving legal conflicts outside of traditional court proceedings. The Collaborative Law Act establishes a framework for parties to work together with specially trained collaborative law professionals to resolve their disputes through negotiation and cooperation, rather than through litigation. By implementing this act, the legislation creates a structured approach that allows individuals involved in legal disagreements to potentially save time, reduce emotional stress, and minimize the financial costs typically associated with court battles. The voluntary nature of the process means that participants must mutually agree to engage in collaborative law, and they commit to resolving their issues through open communication and good-faith negotiations, with the understanding that if the collaborative process fails, they will need to seek resolution through traditional legal channels.

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