I knew divorce would not be easy. I had heard the horror stories about fighting over money. My spouse and I did not want that drama and agreed to try cooperative divorce. What we received was individual attention that brought us to the table to calmly and practically discuss our own separate futures, as well as what to do in the best interest of our children. We had a fair, practical meeting, with reduced emotions, where both our interests were protected but settled. With minimal financial costs, managed emotions, and alleviated emotional stress, the word “cooperative” explains our experience perfectly.