Divorce Coaching is a process in which an individual who is ending a marital, common-law, or parenting relationship retains a Divorce Coach to assist them to navigate the legal process from relationship breakdown through separation and/or divorce, with the goal of assisting such separating spouse reach a mutually acceptable agreement on issues requiring resolution.
1. Divorce Coaches are from diverse professions whose roles vary and include former judges, lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, mental health professionals, teachers and consultants.
2. A Divorce Coach assists the client with the setting of goals, evaluating options, selecting the right team of advisors and facilitating a successful resolution.
3. Divorce Coaching is a valuable option for many individuals because it has the potential to:
a. empower the client at a time of uncertainty;
b. increase the self-determination of the client and their ability to communicate their goals to their advisors;
c. properly care for their child during the ending of a relationship; and
d. reduce the economic and emotional costs associated with the resolution of family disputes.
4. Divorce Coaching is not a substitute for independent legal advice or therapy, and it is not appropriate for all individuals.
5. Divorce Coaching helps clients make informed decisions based on objective information while maintaining focus on their life goals.
6. A Divorce Coach must be impartial and qualified by training, experience and temperament.
7. A Divorce Coach must understand the role that culture and diversity play in the lives of clients and families and be able to identify and appropriately respond to families from diverse histories regardless of gender, age, culture, religion, immigration status or socio-economic status.
8. Divorce Coaching is grounded in the values of empowerment, self-actualization and leadership. It aims to promote safety and the well-being of the client and their family, achieve realistic outcomes and support full participant engagement.
