Is the Collaborative Divorce Process Right for You? Divorce is difficult, but it doesn't have to be destructive. In the past, divorce has been dealt with in the courtroom. Spouses are encouraged to focus on everything that is wrong with their partner in order to get a better settlement for themselves. The problem with this method is that it destroys everything that has been built in the marriage, whether assets or family member's trust. But there is an alternative, it's known