In divorce coaching , few words carry as much emotional weight or create as much unintentional damage as fairness . It is the word clients return to when negotiations stall. It is the word divorce professionals often validate without translating. And it is one of the most common reasons divorce disputes quietly extend far beyond what is necessary. At Divorce Coaches Academy® (DCA®), our January focus is on fairness —not as a moral ideal, but as a decision-making lens within d

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.

High conflict divorce is often misunderstood. At DCA®, we teach divorce coaches to replace labels with behavior-based conflict strategies that strengthen mediation readiness, improve co-parenting communication, and reduce high conflict patterns. Our ADR Divorce Coach Certification Training provides ethical, non-clinical skills to manage divorce conflict and support clients in navigating difficult exes and complex negotiations.

The divorce settlement standoff: when neither side wants to make the first offer, everyone loses. Time passes, positions harden, and costs skyrocket. Learn about the psychological reasons people hesitate to make an offer and get tips to break this cycle with your clients.

"It's the principle" might be the most expensive phrase in divorce. High-conflict divorce coach programs sell battle tactics for problems that require communication and conflict resolution skills. What could you do with that $100K instead of funding a legal war?

Financial fears are the hidden driver of divorce conflict. Coaches don't need to be financial experts to help clients understand their options and make informed decisions.

Triangulation in divorce represents one of the most damaging patterns affecting children caught between conflicting parents.