I. Foundations of Divorce Coaching & ConsultingProfessional Identity and BoundariesDefinition of a Divorce Coach vs. Consultant vs. TherapistDistinguishing coaching from legal, financial, and mental health adviceThe role of the consultant in the professional divorce team (Attorneys, CDFAs, Mediators)Transitioning from other professions (Law, Finance, Mental Health) into consultingEthics and Practice StandardsThe CDC® Code of EthicsMaintaining client confidentiality and privilege limitationsManaging conflicts of interestDisclosure requirements and professional liabilityII. The Divorce Landscape and Legal FrameworkDiverse Divorce ProcessesOverview of Litigation (Adversarial)Mediation and the role of the consultant as a "mediation prep" partnerCollaborative Divorce modelsDo-it-Yourself (Pro Se) divorce challengesLegal Terminology and DocumentationUnderstanding Petitions, Summons, and Financial AffidavitsThe purpose of Temporary Orders and Pendente Lite motionsSettlement Agreements and Judgments of DissolutionLocal vs. Federal law implications (e.g., Alimony tax reform)Specialized Divorce ScenariosHigh-conflict and "toxic" divorce dynamicsMilitary divorce nuances (pensions and jurisdictional issues)Same-sex divorce and unique legal hurdlesLate-life ("Gray") divorce considerationsIII. Financial Literacy for Divorce Con
What you'll learn
understand the distinctions between divorce coaching, consulting, and therapy
familiarize with various divorce processes including litigation, mediation, and collaborative models
learn about legal terminology related to the divorce process
gain insights into ethical standards and practice management in divorce consulting
Course objectives
equip students with the foundational knowledge required for divorce coaching and consulting
prepare students to handle diverse and high-conflict divorce scenarios effectively