When divorce looms, your first instinct might be to call a lawyer. But what if that first call sets the wrong tone and leads to unnecessary stress, higher costs, and poor decisions? Hiring a divorce coach may be your best first step.
Divorce is more than a legal transaction—it’s a life overhaul. Finances, family dynamics, parenting, housing, and even your identity are at stake. Assuming a lawyer can handle it all is a recipe for burnout and potentially disastrous outcomes.
What you really need is a project manager for your divorce. And here’s the best part: you only need to make one call.
1. Divorce is more than a legal transaction – a divorce coach will help you see the big picture
Yes, a lawyer will handle the paperwork, file motions, and finalize your settlement. But that’s just one part of the puzzle. Divorce also requires:
- Financial restructuring: How do you split assets, downsize, or plan for a new budget?
- Emotional stability: How do you process grief or anger without sabotaging your future?
- Parenting reality checks: Standard custody guidelines might not align with your kids’ unique needs.
A lawyer can’t deep-dive into your finances, guide your children’s emotional well-being, or help you create a long-term plan for personal growth. That’s where having a holistic team that includes a divorce coach is essential.
2. The real cost of ignoring the ‘other stuff’
“I’ll figure out the emotional and financial side later.” Sound familiar? Ignoring the non-legal aspects early on can lead to:
- Rushed settlements that jeopardize your financial stability.
- Cookie-cutter custody arrangements that don’t work for your family.
- Panic-driven decisions that hurt you in the long term—like “quick fixes” you regret later.
The truth? Decisions made under stress and without the right advice often cost more—both financially and emotionally—down the line.
3. Why the only call you need to make is to a divorce coach
At first, assembling a team for your divorce might sound overwhelming or expensive—but it doesn’t have to be. That’s exactly why your first and only call should be to a divorce coach.
A divorce coach isn’t just a “helpful guide.” They’re your project manager for the entire process:
- Hiring the Right Professionals: A divorce coach ensures you get the best lawyer, financial advisor, or therapist for your unique situation—saving you from endless research or the risk of hiring the wrong fit.
- Coordinating the Team: They act as the point person, ensuring everyone on your team is aligned and working toward your ultimate goals.
- Simplifying the Process: Instead of juggling a dozen moving parts, they streamline everything for you, delivering clear steps and coordinated strategies.
This approach doesn’t just simplify your divorce—it makes it more cost-effective. By having the right professionals in the right roles, you avoid redundancy, inefficiency, and costly missteps.
4. Building the right divorce team
So, if you don’t call a lawyer first, who do you call? Your team might include:
- Divorce Coach / Crisis Coach: Acts as your “quarterback” to manage the big picture and assemble the right professionals.
- Financial Advisor: Prevents short-sighted decisions and helps secure long-term financial stability.
- Therapist: Supports your emotional well-being and helps kids adjust (if you’re a parent).
- Attorney: Handles the legal process—motions, filings, and settlements.
A divorce coach ensures you have the right team from the start, tailored to your unique needs.
5. Don’t make your lawyer the catch-all
Attorneys are essential, but they’re expensive—and their expertise is legal, not holistic. Relying on them for everything is like using a sledgehammer when you need a fine-tuned toolkit.
A divorce coach ensures that your team is working together efficiently, saving you from the overwhelm of trying to coordinate it all yourself. Instead of feeling like you’re juggling a dozen pieces, you get a streamlined plan—delivered in a way that’s cohesive and clear.
Conclusion: One Call, One Strategy
A divorce attorney will finalize your split on paper, but they can’t protect your emotional or financial future. They can’t ensure your kids come out of this emotionally supported, or that you make decisions you won’t regret.
That’s why a project manager approach works. By starting with a divorce coach, you only need to make one call to set the entire process in motion. They’ll hire the right professionals, coordinate your team, and ensure every decision serves your long-term goals.
Your finances, your family, and your future are worth more than just a legal checklist.
Ready to see what a project manager approach to divorce can do for you? Let’s connect and create the right strategy—one that protects your emotional health, saves you money, and ensures you land on your feet.
