Portland, OR family law attorney Katie Goss talks about how collaborative divorce works in Oregon. She mentions that collaborative law in Oregon is an alternative process that families can voluntarily choose to participate in. One of its hallmarks is that it occurs outside the traditional litigation context. Families who enter this process work together to identify their joint goals and develop creative solutions that best meet the needs of their family. A key distinction between collaborative law and other divorce processes is that it remains outside the court system. While participants may consider what a court could decide, they also explore a wider range of options, including solutions that the court may not be able to provide.