A revolutionary approach to divorce coaching based on a combination of ADR principles, conflict management strategies, and a proven coaching framework.
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Divorce coaching has become increasingly visible—but visibility is not the same as qualification. While the term was originally coined by a divorce attorney, the field was shaped and advanced by pioneers outside traditional family law who recognized a critical gap: legal expertise alone does not prepare clients for the behavioral, emotional, and decision-making challenges of divorce. Divorce coaching is a distinct, education-based discipline, and credentials are not substitut
As divorce coaching grows, untrained groups and adjacent professions are trying to define the role—often without any ADR foundation or coaching experience. DCA’s Standards of Practice provide the clarity and credibility the field needs, grounding divorce coaching in the ABA definition and protecting scope, ethics, and client autonomy. Standards ensure that those who practice the work define the work.
Divorce coaching is evolving, and the most effective professionals are moving past labels and focusing on behavior. At Divorce Coaches Academy®, we train coaches to use a behavior-based, non-pathologizing approach that strengthens clarity, reduces conflict, and supports better ADR outcomes. When coaches shift from diagnosis to observable patterns, clients make smarter decisions—and the entire resolution process becomes more effective.
Certified ADR-focused divorce coaches are transforming how families navigate divorce—reducing conflict, protecting children, and supporting smarter decision-making. An amicable divorce doesn’t happen by accident; it requires strategy, structure, and skilled guidance. Trained DCA® coaches bring a dispute-resolution approach that minimizes emotional and financial impact and helps families reach healthier, more durable outcomes.
