What you want to know about divorce coaching
A COACHING CONTAINER is a structured, supportive space where a coach and client engage in a transformational journey. It sets clear boundaries, goals, and expectations while fostering SAFETY, SELF-AWARENESS, and SELF-DETERMINATION. Safety ensures a judgment-free, emotionally regulated, confidential environment for honest reflection. Self-awareness deepens as clients explore emotions, patterns, and beliefs, gaining clarity on their needs and desires. Self-determination is nurtured through empowerment, strategic decision-making, and accountability. The container’s structure—session frequency, communication methods, and progress tracking—ensures consistency. In divorce coaching, this foundation helps clients build resilience, reclaim autonomy, and confidently design a future aligned with their values and aspirations.
A client working within the Divorce Co-Op container agrees to:
| ✔ Come to the call in good faith expecting to have a productive coaching session |
| ✔ Call my coach at the scheduled time. |
| ✔ Focus each session on the most important areas for my moving through and beyond the divorce process. |
| ✔ If necessary, cancel a session with more than 24 hours’ notice and schedule a makeup session if I choose and my schedule allows. |
| ✔ Be honest with myself and my coach. |
| ✔ Own my coaching commitments and do what I said I would do. |
| ✔ Contact my coach between sessions when I find myself stuck or not in action. |
| ✔ Give my coach feedback on our coaching sessions, including what is not working and what works best. |
| ✔ Be responsible for choosing my attitude no matter what the circumstances! |
| ✔ Be myself! |
Your Divorce Co-Op coach agrees to:
| ✔ Show up for you ready to work on your agenda without judgment. |
| ✔ Hold your reserved call times to the exclusion of everything else. |
| ✔ Send you reminder notices about your calls and the call strategy. And follow up notes after a session. |
| ✔ Be flexible to the extent that their schedule allows in accommodating unforeseen events. |
| ✔ Respect your boundaries and ask for permission to talk about sensitive areas. |
| ✔ Ask you to stretch yourself and try on the negotiated coaching request. |
| ✔ Make themself available to you for check-in calls, to review materials, or answer emails between sessions. |
| ✔ Be direct in their communication when appropriate – always with your permission. |
| ✔ Commit to having the coaching process be an experience that really works for you! |
| ✔ Be your champion! |
Book a free discovery session to find out if divorce coaching is a good fit for you.
A divorce coach is a professional who provides emotional support, strategic guidance, and practical tools to help individuals navigate the complexities of divorce. Unlike lawyers who handle legal matters or therapists who focus on emotional healing, a divorce coach empowers clients to make informed decisions, communicate effectively, and stay focused on their goals.
Divorce can be overwhelming, leaving many people feeling lost, fearful, or unsure of their next steps. A divorce coach acts as a thinking partner, helping clients gain clarity, set priorities, and create a roadmap for their future. Whether it’s managing emotions, preparing for negotiations, co-parenting effectively, or rebuilding after divorce, a coach offers steady, nonjudgmental support throughout the journey.
By working with a divorce coach, clients can reduce stress, avoid costly mistakes, and approach their divorce with confidence and control. The goal isn’t just to survive divorce—it’s to emerge from it stronger, more self-assured, and ready to design a new life on your own terms.
A Certified Divorce Coach (CDC) is a professional who has completed specialized training and certification in divorce coaching. This designation ensures they have the knowledge and skills to provide ethical, structured, and effective support during the divorce process.
A CDC is trained in areas such as emotional resilience, conflict resolution, effective communication, and divorce-related decision-making. While they are not lawyers or therapists, they work alongside legal and mental health professionals to help clients stay focused, organized, and empowered.
Certification programs, such as those accredited by the Certified Divorce Coach® program, require rigorous coursework, coaching practice, and adherence to a code of ethics. This certification gives clients confidence that their coach is well-equipped to guide them through one of life’s most challenging transitions.
Hiring a Certified Divorce Coach ensures you’re working with a professional who understands the nuances of divorce and has proven expertise in helping clients navigate it effectively. Whether you need emotional support, strategic planning, or co-parenting advice, a CDC can provide the guidance you need to move forward with clarity and confidence.
A divorce coach provides personalized support, guidance, and tools to help individuals navigate the divorce process with confidence and clarity. Their role can vary depending on the client’s needs but generally includes:
Emotional Support
Helping clients manage stress, fear, and overwhelm so they can make decisions from a place of strength, not panic.
Divorce Strategy & Planning
Assisting in setting goals, understanding legal and financial options, and preparing for meetings with attorneys or mediators.
Communication & Negotiation Skills
Coaching clients on how to communicate effectively with their spouse, co-parent, and legal team to reduce conflict.
Co-Parenting Guidance
Providing strategies to help clients create healthy parenting plans and maintain a child-focused approach.
Post-Divorce Transition
Helping clients rebuild their confidence, redefine their identity, and plan for the next chapter of their lives.
A divorce coach does not give legal advice but helps clients stay organized, make informed choices, and feel empowered throughout the process. Their support can reduce costly mistakes, minimize emotional turmoil, and make divorce a more manageable experience.
The cost of a divorce coach varies depending on factors such as experience, certification, location, and the level of support provided. On average, coaching fees range from $100 to $300 per session, though some coaches offer package deals that can reduce the per-session cost. You may pay less or more than you pay your attorney or a therapist depending on your coach’s specialization and what support you need. Generally, hiring a coach helps you to reduce the overall cost of your divorce by helping you optimize your professional support minutes, avoiding legal swamps and protracted negotiations, and helping you think twice before overpaying $10,000.00 for a new car or before buying one at all!
Many divorce coaches provide flexible pricing options, including:
Hourly sessions
Pay-as-you-go support for specific concerns.
Packages
A series of sessions designed to provide structured guidance over time.
Flat fees
A set price for a comprehensive coaching program.
Monthly retainers
Unlimited support for a set period.
While hiring a divorce coach is an investment, it can ultimately save clients thousands of dollars by helping them avoid costly legal mistakes, reduce conflict, and navigate their divorce efficiently. A good coach can also ease emotional stress, helping clients move through the process with clarity and confidence. Many offer free consultations to discuss pricing and determine if coaching is the right fit.
Working with a divorce coach feels like having a trusted guide who helps you navigate one of life’s most difficult transitions with clarity and confidence. Unlike attorneys who focus on legal aspects or therapists who explore deep emotional wounds, a divorce coach helps you stay grounded, organized, and forward-focused. A divorce coach helps you stay in your wise mind and assists you in maintaining your executive functioning rather than being emotionally hijacked. A coach can keep you accountable as you determine your own goals and outline the actions steps you must take to achieve them.
Clients often describe the coaching experience as EMPOWERING, CALMING, and TRANSFORMATIVE.
How can a divorce coach help you?
Emotional support
Helping you manage fear, anger, or overwhelm.
Clarity
Assisting in decision-making so you feel confident in your choices.
Accountability
Keeping you on track with action steps and goals.
Communication tools
Teaching you how to negotiate effectively and set boundaries.
PARTNER thinking
Someone who listens and reflects back to you, explores options and strategizes, and supports your progress without judgment.
The coaching process is personalized to your needs—whether you’re struggling with co-parenting, financial decisions, or simply feeling stuck. Having a divorce coach can make the process less intimidating. A divorce coach can guide you toward the essential skills and mindsets you must have to move through the business of divorce and evolve with strength and grace.