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This is the best summary of the benefits of Divorce Coaching that I can think of.
The more unnecessary work you are expecting your Lawyer/Attorney/Solicitor to do for you, the more it will cost you.
Your Lawyer/Attorney/Solicitor has an ideal client that they want to work with.
That ideal client is:
* well prepared and organised;
* has realistic expectations as to the outcomes of their divorce;
* has their emotions in check;
When you work with a Divorce Coach, you cannot help but be prepared and organised. We leave no stone unturned and as a result, you have realistic expectations as to what you will achieve and what you are willing to forego. It's not about the fight, it's about your peace of mind and the ability to move on.
When a Lawyer/Attorney/Solicitor is working with their ideal client (ie YOU), they are able to focus on what they're good at, and that is, working through the LEGAL aspects of your divorce.
The more time you spend in confusion and overwhelm, sitting across the desk from your lawyer, the more it will cost you in wasted time and money.
As a result, your case takes much longer to resolve than you had anticipated, costing you more money and causing you more stress, as you're leaving it in the hands of someone who does not have to live with the outcome and has no vested interest.
Not only that, as funds begin to dwindle, your legal team won't be able to finish their work, unless they're guaranteed you can pay them.
..... which brings me back to my first point - ... "The more unnecessary work you are expecting your Lawyer/Attorney/Solicitor to do for you, the more it will cost you."
While Divorce Coaches and Divorce Lawyers/Attorneys/Solicitors all work with individuals on their divorce or separation, a Divorce Coach's role is to focus on working with individuals through the ENTIRE divorce process.
The Divorce Coach helps the client to work through all the decisions needed to move on with their future and enables the client to maximise the effectivity of their legal team by working with the client to be prepared, amongst other things.
A Lawyer/Attorney/Solicitor specifically deals with the legal aspects involved in severing the marital contract.
It is IMPORTANT to note that a Divorce Coach does not provide legal advice, yet will work with their client through the entire process.
It is not the role of a Divorce Coach to provide any legal advice. That is the role of your Lawyer/Attorney/Solicitor.
I do not provide any legal advice in my capacity as a Divorce Coach, which frees me up to work with anyone, anywhere in the world.
You could think of me as your "Divorce Project Manager".... after all, your divorce should be considered a "project" and it's a damned important one too. Your future rests on the outcome of this project.
While both Divorce Coaches and therapists help individuals improve their lives, Therapists typically focus on addressing mental health issues, often unpacking past traumas, while Divorce Coaches focus on helping individuals achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being, through goal setting, accountability and empowerment.
Great news! You don't actually need to own a business to work with me.
While I specialise in working with female entrepreneurs, I do work with different individuals going through a divorce, provided I feel that I can support you in the best way possible.
If you are a male, an employee or even a stay at home parent I am confident I will be able to get you to a place of clarity.
That is perfectly OK. Our group coaching sessions are for everyone's benefit. You only need to share if and when you're comfortable to do so.
Anything shared in our group coaching sessions is confidential. That is our overriding agreement.
You may find that once you hear stories from others, you will feel confident that this is a very safe space to express yourself.
Sharing your journey can often help others put together the pieces of their own puzzle, and vice versa.
All of our programs are 12 weeks as this is the ideal amount of time to break things down into manageable tasks that can realistically be completed during the program. It's not too long, and it's not too short.
At the end of all of our 12 week programs, we will spend a little time going through options that will best help you continue your journey.
You may wish to take a break, scale back a little or completely level up to cover more than just your divorce.
That's the beauty of a manageable 12 week timeline.
Excellent question. Believe it or not, this does happen and the short answer is yes, I will. However, that obviously depends on a number of factors.
You can achieve a great deal when you're working towards your individual goals together.
Please book in your discovery call for a time where you can both be present, and we will discuss the options that will suit you best.
Another outstanding question.
I would highly recommend ANYONE going through a divorce engages the services of a Divorce Coach. That's not because I am one, it's because I was someone who went through my divorce without one - and I wouldn't wish that upon anyone. Not even your ex!
The great thing about your ex working with a divorce coach, as well as you, is that their Divorce Coach will help them work through what's really important.
If your ex is what is commonly referred to as "high conflict", this means that they'll waste less money and time trying to 'get back at you' and more time considering what it is that they really want out of this. A Divorce Coach will keep them on that path, so their clarity will directly benefit you.
As for working with me specifically, I would most likely recommend another fantastic coach for your ex. That way there is no conflict of interest. When you're both working with brilliant coaches, the better the outcome.
As my client, we can certainly discuss options and strategies for this if this is something you would like to consider.