A neutral 3rd person works with you and your spouse to create a comprehensive agreement.  The mediator can draft and file all of the necessary court documents. 

A cooperative, non-adversarial process which involves attorneys and specialists as necessary to reach a mutually agreeable outcome.  The attorneys provide legal advice and file all necessary court documents. 

A process where you each hire attorneys and work to reach a negotiated settlement.  This process can be adversarial or cooperative.  Specialists involved as necessary.  Attorneys file all necessary court documents. 

An adversarial process which commonly involves attorneys, specialists and a mediator.  Usually a last step before trial and generally after significant litigation.  Attorneys file all necessary court documents. 

Referred to as a “trial.”  The process by which you and your attorney question witnesses, present evidence, and make arguments to a judge.  At the conclusion, the judge makes a decision regarding all disputed issues.  Very costly with little control of outcome.