STEP ONE: CONTACT A COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE ATTORNEY The first step in starting a collaborative divorce is to contact one of our collaborative attorneys to set up an initial consultation.  All of the Collaborative Divorce Professionals attorneys have been extensively trained in Collaborative Law.  Click here for a list of Collaborative Attorneys who are members of our group.  During that consult, you will have an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about divorce in general and the collaborative divorce process in particular.  A common question is how does Collaborative Law differ from Mediation? STEP TWO:  SHARE THIS WEBSITE WITH YOUR SPOUSE You should also share this website with your spouse.  Since the collaborative process requires both parties to commit to a non-litigated divorce, your spouse will also need to consult with a collaborative attorney.  This website also provides important information regarding the differences between Collaborative Law and Mediation.