What are 5 Litigation Steps Alex would have to proceed through? And which step has a negative consequence? Why?

Context: "Jo and Alex, while students at a university, decided to start a small lawn care business together. They did not formalize their business structure by drafting any contracts and just assumed they would work well together. The business did well so they expanded into snow shovelling in the winter. Now Jo would like to further expand into home painting. Alex is not sure the further expansion is a good idea. Also, they are fighting about money. Jo alleges she has spent more time working at the business so is owed money. Alex disagrees. They are not speaking to one another anymore. If Jo or Alex choose to litigate:

i. List five and fully define four of the steps in the litigation process which Jo and Alex may have to proceed through. Ensure you list the steps in the order they would normally occur in the litigation process.

ii. Which of these steps would have the greatest negative consequence for the parties and why? Identify the negative consequences and explain your selection"