Topic:
Uniform Collaborative Law Act.
(Gabel, D-Evanston) creates the Uniform Collaborative Law Act for family law cases that is a form of alternative-dispute resolution. Contains provisions concerning the requirements of collaborative law agreements; the beginning and conclusion of the collaborative law process; proceedings before a tribunal; disqualification of collaborative lawyers; disclosure of information; standards of professional responsibility and mandatory reporting; procedures for protecting parties from violent or coercive behavior; confidentiality; privileges; and the authority of a tribunal if a collaborative agreement does not meet the requirements of the Act. Just introduced. Same bill as Senate Bill 31 (Noland, D-Elgin).