Collaborative divorce is a fully out-of-court process in which your attorneys are committed to resolving your issues through listening, problem-solving and creative thinking. You and your spouse are in charge of the decisions, you have advice along the way, and everyone is invested in minimizing conflict and supporting co-parenting and healthy future relationships. Collaborative divorce is based on full disclosure and transparency of information, and the process provides the resources and support you need to reach a joint settlement. The traditional litigated divorce process involves attending hearings and evaluations, is a more formal process, and involves positional thinking that is often less creative and responsive to the family needs.