Collaborative practice is the divorce model by which divorcing and separated couples seek to carry out the process in a cooperative and collaborative way. It involves attorneys with specialized training in this field who represent their clients but are committed not to go to court. During the collaborative process, both parties have several meetings with their attorneys and other professionals who are part of the team with the end goal of coming up with a reasonable resolution that each party can live with. One of the main goals of the collaborative practice model is to bring the divorce to a conclusion in a friendly and respectful way and avoid children having to be subjected to litigation that can often be emotionally damaging.