Portland, OR family law attorney Katie Goss talks about the potential downsides of collaborative divorce. She notes that one of the potential downsides of collaborative divorce is that by entering into this process, the parties agree that the lawyers involved cannot participate in litigation if the collaborative process fails. While the goal is always to reach a resolution without returning to court, if the process does break down, the parties may need to start over with new legal counsel. Establishing a new attorney-client relationship at that stage can be challenging and may require additional time and effort.