As an executive transition strategist (a coach for executives and professionals experiencing personal transitions), I work with individuals one-on-one:

• I am your personal guide during what may be the most challenging period of your life.  Anybody who has been there will tell you divorce is scary, difficult, and filled with uncertainty. Unchecked anger or resentment can cost you time, money, and unwelcome setbacks. I hold space for my clients to exhaust their anger and frustration in a safe and confidential container so they can show up as their best selves when it matters. 
• I walk you through what you can expect, step by step.  The scariest part of the divorce process is facing the unknown.  
• I have a wealth of resources at my disposal to guide you in the process of putting together the right team that suits your particular situation and your means. Making the right decisions early ensures you receive the best advice and outcome possible.  I also  recommend efficient and helpful tools to keep you organized along the way.
• I specialize in facilitating effective communication between parties in conflict and aiding in the negotiation process. By working with me, you'll gain invaluable support in managing the emotional aspects of your divorce, enhance respectful communication with your ex-spouse or co-parent, and develop strategies for constructive collaboration, ultimately leading to a more amicable resolution.  If you’re a parent, I’ll help you ensure your children remain in the center of this process, not in the middle. 
• I am a life-long collector of wisdom. I am informed by the Enneagram, Gene Keys, Stoics, Human Design, I-Ching, Daosim, Quantum Level Reprogramming, and Kabbalah. I have studied ancient history, philosophy, spiritual healing modalities, self-care practices, and of course, the law. I draw on my skills and knowledge in all of these areas of wisdom to help my clients not only conquer this process but grow and come out the other side stronger, wiser, hopeful, and more evolved than when they started.  My goal is to empower you to trust your instincts, embrace the changes ahead, take control of your future, and welcome your Family 2.0 era with open arms.

As a mediator, I work with both divorcing spouses (or family members in conflict) to help them come to a resolution and agreement of their divorce settlement or conflict. 

A mediator is a neutral that meets with both sides, sometimes individually, and sometimes in joint sessions, to help the parties negotiate the terms of their divorce settlement, spousal support, custody arrangement, or other family related conflict. I can also assist with drawing up the paperwork necessary to finalize your divorce or preparing a settlement agreement. A mediator can educate you on the law applicable to your situation but cannot offer you legal advice because the mediator is not the legal advocate of either party. 

While attorneys focus on the legal aspects of divorce and advocate on your behalf, a divorce coach concentrates on the emotional and interpersonal dynamics. I complement the legal process by helping you navigate communication, ask the right questions, manage stress, and develop strategies for effective negotiation. I also help you figure out your budget and financial interests so you can negotiate on your own behalf. My role is to empower you to make informed decisions and work towards a resolution that meets your needs and priorities.

A mediator works with both sides as a neutral to help them come to a mutual agreement. As your divorce coach, on the other hand, I work for you.  I help you negotiate the topsy-turvy nature of the divorce process so you can become your own best advocate, feel in control of your options, and ensure the right outcome. 

In general, therapy looks backward at your family history, past traumas, and past relationships, to connect the dots as to how you arrived here.  Therapy can be a valuable part of the healing and acceptance process.  Coaching, on the other hand, looks forward to help you set goals, boundaries, and chart a course to build the life that you want to live. It is strategic and solution focused and helps clients feel empowered to be their own best advocate. 

At the present time, I am not accepting family law litigation cases. I do continue to practice as a civil litigator with Keffrey Law. I can provide plenty of legal guidance and education, but do not provide legal advice to my coaching clients because I am not serving as their attorney of record. If the need arises, I work with my clients to refer them to qualified and competent family law litigators.

Sometimes but not always. While I am also an attorney by trade (Cal. Bar. No 228940) and will certainly draw on my legal skills, I will not be retained as your attorney while I am serving as your coach. Incidentally, I’m also a licensed real estate agent (DRE No. 02129295) and can answer your real estate questions. You can choose to attend mediation and work collaboratively with your spouse on the divorce, and/or you can hire an attorney to represent your legal interests in the legal proceedings. There are plenty of options. As your coach, I will focus on helping you get through this challenging season. Having both a coach and an attorney on your team will ensure all bases are covered. By engaging in a coach as early on in the process as possible, I can help you ask the right questions and recommend competent and talented attorneys or mediators to assist you in your divorce proceedings.

Yes! I’m trained in de-escalating conflicts, promoting effective communication, and facilitating negotiations. When tempers flare, strategizing and reality testing with your coach in advance ensures you are calm, brief, and effective when communicating with your former partner when it counts. 

I offer different packages based on what stage of the process you’re in: deciding whether to divorce; pre-divorce preparation; during divorce proceedings; and post-divorce parenting plan negotiations. If you are going through a divorce, the duration of the legal divorce process varies depending on the complexity of your case, the amount of conflict between the parties, whether the parties engage in mediation, the court’s, attorneys’ and parties’ respective calendars, and the willingness of both parties to stay on top of tasks and engaged in the legal process to ensure it proceeds smoothly. I am available to coach you through all or some of the phases of your divorce and beyond. I am also available as a co-parenting coach if needed to help during the transition to separate households. 

No, divorce coaching is beneficial for all couples, regardless of whether they have children. While it is especially helpful in fostering respectful and cooperative custody and co-parenting strategies, I also assist in addressing various aspects of divorce, such as property division, financial concerns, parenting plans, and of course, your emotional well-being, healing, and moving on.

Maintaining confidentiality is a top priority. All discussions and information shared during our coaching sessions are held strictly confidential. This creates a safe space for open communication, allowing you to express concerns, fears, and desires without the fear of information being disclosed to external parties.  Coaching sessions are not legally recognized “privileged” communications like a communication with an attorney or doctor is, and, though highly unlikely, may be subject to subpoena.

Mediations are confidential pursuant to California Evidence Code Section 1119 with certain recognized exceptions. The discussions or offers in mediation are not subject to disclosure in litigation proceedings. 

You’ve already started, so take a deep breath and honor those baby steps. I offer prospective clients a free consultation.

During this session, we'll discuss your specific situation, goals, and how the divorce coaching or mediation process can benefit you.  I’ll explain my process so you can determine if my services are the right fit. I look forward to guiding you through what I hope will be the beginning of a better life for you and your family, not an ending. Onward.