§ 3–2012
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-2012 (2026)
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action
Subtitle 20. Maryland Uniform Collaborative Law Act
§ 3–2012LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Notwithstanding the failure of an agreement to meet the requirements of § 3–2002 of this subtitle, a tribunal may find that the parties intended to enter into a collaborative law participation agreement if the parties:
(1)
Signed a record indicating an intention to enter into a collaborative law participation agreement; and
(2)
Reasonably believed they were participating in a collaborative law process.
(b)
If a tribunal makes the findings specified in subsection (a) of this section and the interests of justice require, the tribunal may:
(1)
Enforce an agreement evidenced by a record resulting from the process in which the parties participated; and
(2)
Apply the privileges under § 3–2009 of this subtitle.