What is a Divorce coach? And do I really need one?
In the most basic of situations, divorce can be overwhelming. How would it be if you could get a personal assistant to assist you with your divorce? A divorce coach is a professional life coach that specializes in divorce. They understand the legal process and how difficult it can be when trying to manage your daily life. A great divorce coach can help you prioritize what you need, guide you through divorce proceedings, and be there for you when you need it.
Divorce coaching is an interesting concept. Because people are becoming more aware of the toxic nature of the “fight and lose” approach to divorce, it is now very popular. But how can you live in the present, and ensure your future is secure? You can have an ally, a skilled professional that has your back and offers all the support that you need without falling into old patterns or keeping you scared.
What is a Divorce Coach?
A coach for divorce is a professional who assists people in navigating the divorce process and helping them to start a new, fulfilling chapter of their lives. They do not provide legal advice. However, they can help determine what kind of legal help is needed and connect you with the best experts and resources to your specific situation.
Divorce coaches cannot give legal advice as they are not lawyers. Instead, they help you determine which expert assistance you may benefit from and what options you have. They also give you the confidence you need to make the right decision.
How does Hello Divorce divorce coaching work?
Hello Divorce offers online certified divorce coaching as part a complete “one-stop-shop” experience. You don’t even have to leave the Hello Divorce community to receive the support you require. Although you might only require our client services team to assist you right now, there may be a financial problem in the future. A certified divorce financial advisor (CDFA), might be recommended by your coach in that situation. They will then be able to connect you to a CDFA via the Hello Divorce Team – there are no referrals.
Our divorce coaching services are designed to assist and advise clients in their efforts to live with divorce and prosper after it. There are many important decisions (and emotions) to make. You don’t have to do it all alone. Your certified coach in divorce will help you to create concrete plans for your life, whether it’s before, during or after divorce.
Why should I work as a coach with my divorce case?
Divorce is a big deal. It can be one of most difficult experiences that a person can experience. An expert can guide you through both the emotional highs, and the technical parts of this major life transition. A coach in divorce can help you if you aren’t sure where to start, or aren’t confident making the right decisions.
Divorce logistics
It is necessary to have a strategy for divorce. But if your spouse is not a lawyer, financial adviser, therapist, mediator or therapist, you may not be able to fully grasp what that means. Your divorce coach will understand, and can help you:
- It will help you understand the order in which tasks should be performed, and how to do them.
- Change your course as needed depending on what is most important to you right now
- All the professional resources that you require to achieve your goals will be aligned with you
- Management and planning for divorce
Your divorce coach will help guide you through the process of divorcing and explain what to expect. They will:
- Listen to you and address all your concerns
- This guide will help you to set clear, achievable and realistic goals
- Offer practical advice to help you get through the legal and financial process
- Recognize your progress and move on to the next chapter
Divorce questions
Do you have a particular divorce topic? Maybe you worry about your financial stability following divorce. You might be concerned about what the future holds for your child custody rights after divorce. Perhaps you are just trying to decide if divorce is right for you. Your divorce coach can:
- We can help you find the answers
- Brainstorm questions to ask your CDFA, lawyer or child psychologist, mediator, and other professionals (if they are needed).
- Helping you to find the professionals that will meet your needs – often within the Hello Divorce team
Are you having difficulty deciding whether to divorce? You need someone to help guide you through the process. Are you looking for a professional to help you navigate the new path after a divorce? A certified coach in divorce can assist you with all of these things.
Divorce doubts
Doubts over your divorce can lead to feeling stuck, regretful and unable move on. Do I make the right decision? What happens if things go wrong? Are you able to start over? Will my kids be okay? Do I ever feel like normal again? These are just the types of questions that you can ask your divorce coach. Your coach will:
- Listen to your concerns
- Talk to you about your feelings
- This will help you to understand your fears and gain clarity
To get to the heart of your issues and achieve the desired outcomes, you may be asked to fill out questionnaires.
Divorce emotions
Your divorce coach will assist you in navigating the multitude of emotions that you are likely to feel during this time. They want to assist you:
- Remember where you were prior to the marriage
- Identify where you would like to be following the marriage
- Find peace and release your negativity
The coach-client relationship can be a powerful alliance that can help you discover who you are and what you want. It also helps you figure out how to achieve your goals.
How is a divorce coach different to a mediator, counselor or therapist?
Your divorce coach is there to connect you to experts and resources. They do not offer any actual advice. Your coach is active in helping you reach your goals and assisting with the development of a strategy. However, it is not a passive source for support. Divorce coaching is not the same as having someone to talk to or a friend. Your coach will be a sounding board that helps you to overcome fears and set goals for the future.
You’ll find answers to powerful questions in coaching.
A divorce coach does not provide legal advice. Instead, they are certified professionals who can help people through divorce. Contrary to mediators who are biased and take sides, your divorce coach will work with you and your spouse to achieve your goals.
Additional Resource:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/divorce
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/divorce
https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-information/family-law/divorce/
