ADR Approach

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Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR, is an approach to resolving disputes without engaging in the resource-draining process of litigation.  ADR practitioners help individuals engaged in conflict reach agreements without involving the court, or involving the court less.  This keeps the decision making power with the parties, instead of abdicating that power to a judge.  

Divorce Coaching is recognized as an ADR practice by the American Bar Association (ABA).  According to the ABA, “divorce coaching is a flexible, goal-oriented process designed to support, motivate, and guide people going through divorce to help them make the best possible decisions for their future, based on their particular interests, needs, and concerns (2024).”

Litigation should be a last resort, as it shifts decision-making from the parties to the court. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) works best when clients have the skills to manage conflict effectively, including gathering information, setting boundaries, regulating emotions, and thinking strategically.

A DCA® Certified ADR Divorce Coach helps clients develop these critical skills, increasing the likelihood of successfully resolving disputes through ADR while avoiding costly alternatives. Plus, coaching is cost-effective, enabling clients to use higher-cost professionals only for their specialized expertise rather than as a one-stop solution.