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Through one-on-one coaching, information sharing, hands on administration, vetted referrals, expert guidance, and accountability, we can address any of these pains you’re dealing with together. Your service is completely personalized to your stage in the process, what logistical matters are involved and what you need. I welcome the chance to speak to you about how I can help during a free no-obligation consultation.
Your service is completely personalized to your stage in the process, what logistical matters are involved and what YOU need. Through one-on-one coaching, information sharing, hands on administration, vetted referrals, expert guidance and accountability partnering we can address challenges like these:
Deciding to stay or go?
Get informed on the processes, learn what it will mean for you, your kids and your finances. Walk the path of what staying and what going will look like for your life. Explore those stones that yet might need turning over before you decide. Use a skilled thinking partner while making the best decision for you and your family.
How do I break the news?
Make a thoughtful exit plan that covers the when/how/where of this critical conversation and the immediate urgencies that come with it. Set the tone for an amicable (as possible) path from day one and rehearse your delivery so you can break the news in a way that aligns with your goals.
My lawyer asked for all this paperwork and I’m overwhelmed?
Get a little or a lot of help completing all the necessary paperwork of divorce. Save time and stress and avoid costly errors or expensive time with your lawyer with help from me to prepare your complete financial disclosure set, personal budget, forecasted Section 7 expenses and more (ps-lawyers love me).
Help! I'm going to get bullied in mediation.
Don’t write off mediation and other ADR processes that are available to get your divorce done. With information about what to expect, preparation for an interest-based negotiation, tips and tricks to stay emotionally regulated and a coach in your corner you can give yourself a great chance to succeed in mediation.
We’re doing this,
where do I start?
Let me help you decide how you want to do this BEFORE you run off to a lawyer. Learn about Collaborative Divorce and all the “ations” (mediation, litigation, arbitration), decide which way to go, prep for the best process and receive referrals to the team you need.
So, what’s a parenting plan?
Take a deep dive into what you want your post-divorce parenting arrangement to look like, explore different schedules and options, write the parenting details that are required by law and get support making sure the end of your marriage and coparenting is as easy on the kids as can be.
You are on the “high conflict” rollercoaster.
(Don’t worry, if you’re what the pros call “high conflict” you’ll know it)
Get a compassionate thinking partner to walk beside you through the drama that never ends, talk personality disorders, how to take the high road, parallel parenting, handling hot buttons and triggers, conflict reducing communication, parenting apps, experts that you may want on your team and very importantly ...looking after you and the stress you have.
You need a concierge for your life.
Your to do list is full of tasks that you don’t know how to do, want to do or have time to do. Let’s project manage that pile and get it behind you. Organizing property appraisals and business valuations, relocation including listing a home, getting a mortgage, finding a home and moving in, filing your support settlement with MEP, getting a new will done, planning for your financial future, tweaking your resume, getting insurance, changing your name, filing for CPP credit splits, getting your taxes done…you name it and I can help you get it done or refer you to a highly recommended professional who can.
You want to save money on lawyer fees.
According to Canadian Lawyer Magazine, an Edmonton Divorce lawyer will typically bill $21,539.50 per client or $43,079 per family for a traditional divorce process. In addition, you might also pay professional consulting fees for psychologists, actuaries, appraisers, and accountants. Assuming your lawyer charges $325 per hour, the real-time fee is $5.42 for every minute you are on the phone. Being properly prepped and ready to use these professionals efficiently will save you money and help you get the best outcomes.
So what DO you want then?
Let’s help you answer that. Divorce involves negotiation in most cases and no one, including your lawyer, is better than you to know what your interests and priorities are. Get support and guidance to make informed intentional decisions about the financial and parenting outcomes you want in your divorce agreement.
You’re in the incredibly stressful process of on-going complex litigation.
Rarely divorcing requires seeing the inside of a courtroom (thankfully). If your situation includes questionings, court appearances, reviewing endless affidavits and exhibits and you feel like you have your lawyer on speed dial - you need a cheerleader and a phone-a-friend. With your lawyers blessing I can be by your side through these grueling steps.
Conflict Coaching 101
In divorce, conflict is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be endless. Learn best practices and develop skills to reduce conflict, self-advocate, and set and hold boundaries that will keep the conflict at bay. Great news-these skills are transferrable to life after divorce, and you get to keep them!