Isn’t a collaborative divorce really only beneficial in cases where both parties are already in agreement on most everything?

Not necessarily. While it is true that the collaborative process should not be used in cases where there is abuse of any kind or heavy conflict, a certain level of hurt, anger and frustration is normal in almost all divorces. During these situations, the collaborative process gives the spouses and their lawyers options that they would not otherwise have access to if they were doing a traditional court-based divorce. If anger does become an issue during the collaborative process, the lawyers will suggest that one or both participants get help from a therapist who can help them address their struggles with anger.