Uniform Collaborative Law Act

The Uniform Collaborative Law Act is a legal framework that promotes a voluntary, cooperative approach to resolving disputes, especially in family law cases like divorce or child custody. It encourages parties and their lawyers to work together in good faith to reach an agreement outside of court, focusing on maintaining relationships and reducing conflict. The act establishes rules for collaborative processes, including the use of specialized collaborative lawyers and assurances that if the process fails, the lawyers cannot continue representing their clients in related court proceedings. This approach aims to provide a more amicable, efficient, and private way to settle disputes.