2013 Senate Bill 714 / 2014 Public Act 159

Adopt “collaborative law” law

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 5, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To adopt a "uniform collaborative law act" which would establish a statutory framework for using a collaborative process to resolve disputes arising under Michigan's family laws or domestic relations laws without having to go to court.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 20, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 25, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 26, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 26, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 8, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 20, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Cotter (R-99)

To remove a provision requiring the state court administrative office to develop standards for the qualifications and training of collaborative lawyers.

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 22, 2014

Passed in the House 101 to 9 (details)

To adopt a "uniform collaborative law act" which would establish a statutory framework for using a collaborative process to resolve disputes arising under Michigan's family laws or domestic relations laws without having to go to court.

Received in the Senate

May 27, 2014

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 11, 2014