Participation Agreement
A participation agreement is the contract spouses sign at the start of a collaborative divorce, committing to resolve their case respectfully and out of court. In Florida it typically requires full, voluntary disclosure of finances and states that both collaborative attorneys must withdraw if the process fails and the case goes to litigation. Signing it formally begins the collaborative law process.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
A signed agreement initiating the collaborative law process under Florida's Collaborative Law Process Act, F.S. §61.56–61.58, describing the parties' intent to resolve the dispute collaboratively and providing for attorney disqualification if the process terminates without settlement.
Example
Both spouses signed a participation agreement to keep their divorce in the collaborative process and out of the courtroom.
Related Statutes
- 61.56
- 61.57
Related Terms
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