The basics : comparing the collaborative process to a traditional divorce -- Divorce alternatives : is the collaborative process right for you? -- Getting your spouse to agree to the collaborative process, and how to hire an attorney -- Other professionals you may want on your divorce team -- Four-way meetings -- Addressing specific issues via the collaborative process -- Goals and commitment: the first steps to success in the collaborative process -- Preparing for the four-way meetings -- The first collaborative four-way meeting -- The middle four-way meetings -- Working toward solutions in between the four-way meetings -- The final four-way meeting and other closing steps -- Putting the divorce behind you and nurturing your family's post-divorce life