“Should I, or shouldn’t I? What about the children? Can I afford to do this? Can I afford not to do this?” Where do I begin?
Divorce can be one of the most challenging and emotionally draining experiences you go through. It touches every aspect of life. It often brings a rollercoaster of emotions, including grief, anger, fear, and confusion. The complex legalities, financial uncertainties, and personal upheaval canmake it difficult to navigate the process alone. This is where a divorce team can make a significant difference and help sort out the important decisions that will impact the rest of your life.
Understanding who to include on your Team:
1. A Divorce Coach
A Divorce Coach is a thinking partner through the process, a divorce professional specialized in supporting you throughout the divorce process. Unlike an attorney who focuses primarily on the legal aspects, a trained divorce coach should also be a trained mental health professional who can provide emotional guidance, practical advice, and coping strategies before, during and after the divorce process.
Emotional Support and Guidance: A divorce coach will empower you by helping identify your strengths, values, and personal goals. A divorce coach will assist and support you through every step with my tailored strategies. Together you will discover your vision and the path for your future.
Coordinating with Professionals: Divorce involves a team of various professionals, such as attorneys, financial advisors, and therapists. A divorce coach will help you develop and vet your team. A divorce coach will help you understand the advice provided by experts, decipher legal jargon, and make informed decisions.
Parenting Support: Divorce significantly impacts children. A divorce coach will help you develop effective strategies to help you help your children through the process.
Future Planning and Transition: Divorce marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life. A divorce coach will help you set realistic goals, plan for your future, and successfully navigate the transition.
Don’t go through this alone. You will save time, money, unnecessary stress and make the best decisions to move forward.
Follow our next blog to learn about the other critical members of your Divorce Team
- A Family Law Attorney
- A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst