Collaborative Law
Collaborative law is the legal framework behind collaborative divorce in Florida, governed by the state's Collaborative Law Process Act. It lets spouses sign a participation agreement to resolve family law disputes through structured negotiation rather than litigation. Communications made during the process are generally confidential and privileged, and the lawyers are disqualified from representing the parties in court if the process ends without agreement.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
A process governed by Florida's Collaborative Law Process Act (F.S. §§61.55–61.58) and related procedural rules, defined by a written participation agreement, a privilege protecting collaborative communications, and mandatory withdrawal of collaborative counsel upon termination.
Example
Florida's collaborative law statute gave their negotiations confidentiality protections that would not exist in ordinary settlement talks.
Related Statutes
- 61.55
- 61.56
- 61.58
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