Section 2013 Of Chapter 2. Jurisdiction From California Family Law Code >> Division 6. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2.
2013
. (a) If a written agreement is entered into by the parties,
the parties may utilize a collaborative law process to resolve any
matter governed by this code over which the court is granted
jurisdiction pursuant to Section 2000.
(b) "Collaborative law process" means the process in which the
parties and any professionals engaged by the parties to assist them
agree in writing to use their best efforts and to make a good faith
attempt to resolve disputes related to the family law matters as
referenced in subdivision (a) on an agreed basis without resorting to
adversary judicial intervention.