YOUR DIVORCE TEAM

Building your Divorce Team

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Attorney

Advises all legal rights and matters. Negotiates and prepares settlement agreement on client's behalf. Represents client in court, if necessary.  Attorneys may be recognized as experts in certain areas of marital law where there are concerns unique to a particular client, such as military, adoptions, abuse, etc. 

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Mediator

Facilitates the negotiation process of the terms of settlement for the divorce, i.e. property division, parenting, etc. Acts as an impartial third party.

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Certified Divorce Coach

Supports the client to make informed decisions, gain clarity, confidence and courage so they can fully participate in the process as their best self before, during, and after divorce.  Serves as a planning and thinking throughout the process.  

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Therapist

Supports client in examining and understanding what's happening in the relationship. Helps client heal from family of origin issues or unrelated trauma. Treats mental health conditions. Therapists may specialize in concerns commonly impacting divorce: Addiction, Abuse, and Personality Disorders, as examples.

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Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

Helps an individual, or divorcing couple identify and equitably divide assets, determine value of marital property and explain tax implications. May assists with post-divorce budget.

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Certified Financial Planner

Assists in planning for the future, in terms of investments and budgeting. Guides individuals through the financial changes that accompany divorce.

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Parenting Coordinator, Custody Evaluator, Guardian ad Litem

Assists in co-parenting and custody decisions. Provides education and possibly, recommendations to the court. (Some states require education or oversight by parenting professionals. Guardian ad Litem is assigned for children's protection is in legal disputes.)

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Tax Accountant, Insurance Broker, Realtor

Other professionals who help with matters related to taxes, life insurance, the sale of real estate, etc.