OH HB467

Establishes the "Ohio Collaborative Family Law Act" creating a statutory framework for parties to resolve family law disputes through a collaborative process without court intervention.

Requires collaborative family law participation agreements to be in writing and signed by all parties, describing the matter, identifying the collaborative lawyers representing each party, and including each lawyer's confirmation of representation.

Makes collaborative family law communications confidential and privileged, preventing their use in court proceedings except in limited circumstances including threats of violence, criminal activity, professional misconduct claims, and child abuse cases.

Prohibits collaborative family lawyers from representing parties in court proceedings related to the collaborative matter, except to approve negotiated agreements or seek emergency orders to protect health and safety.

Allows the collaborative process to terminate when any party provides written notice, begins litigation without all parties' consent, or when a collaborative lawyer is discharged or withdraws; provides that a successor lawyer and all parties' written consent can allow the process to continue.