What does ADR even mean?

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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is basically a fancy way of saying “let’s solve this without dragging each other to court.” Instead of letting a judge who doesn’t know you or your family make all the big decisions, you keep control over your own life.

Divorce Coaching is actually recognized as an ADR practice by the American Bar Association. According to them, 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” (2024). Translation: I help you figure out what YOU want, not what some stranger in a robe thinks is best.

Going to court should be your last resort - it’s expensive, unpredictable, and takes all the power away from you. ADR works best when you have the skills to handle conflict without losing your mind - things like gathering information, setting boundaries, managing your emotions, and thinking strategically instead of just reacting.

As a DCA® Certified ADR Divorce Coach, I help you develop exactly those skills. This means you’re way more likely to work things out without court drama, and you’ll save money by only using expensive lawyers for the stuff that actually requires a law degree.