FAQs
Carolyn Jacobs, CDC, CoPs
Why hire a divorce coach?
As a Certified Divorce Coach I am trained to support you in managing the emotional and practical matters of divorce. If you’re contemplating ending your marriage, we will examine the various considerations of this change. In the separation and divorce process, we will explore your needs and wishes related to finances and co-parenting. We will organize your thoughts and prepare the materials for the work to be done with other divorce professionals such as lawyers, mediators, and financial advisors. These preparations will save you time and money in the divorce process.
Divorce Coaching is recognized by the American Bar Association as a facet of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). A movement toward ADR is making gains in the shape of more creative, interest-based resolutions in divorce. This is important to those divorcing and has tremendous potential to improve children’s experience of their parents’ divorce.
How do you bring value in terms of co-parenting?
I specialize in co-parenting and Parenting Plans. In my work with parents, I offer support and skill building for more peaceful co-parenting. We will define your co-parenting values and goals, consider communication style and methods, develop an initial Parenting Plan or clarify your existing one. Perhaps most importantly, we will explore your opportunities to co-parent through a lens that puts your child’s lived experience of a two-household family in focus.
Do you work with married/coupled parents on co-parenting?
Absolutely. A co-parenting relationship is the dynamic and mechanics of shared responsibility, impact and authority in a child’s upbringing. One certainly co-parents with their spouse or ex-partner and may also seek my support for co-parenting with a new partner, as a new partner or stepparent, or even with a grandparent who is in a parenting role.
Married/coupled parents have a marital relationship and a co-parenting relationship and the co-parenting relationship presents unique challenges. Peace and clarity in a co-parenting dynamic matters immensely to a child’s experience of their parent and their home life.
Where do you practice?
I meet with clients via video conference. So, although I’m based in Los Angeles, my clients can be virtually anywhere.
Do you offer support aside from one-on-one coaching?
In addition to one-on-one coaching, I facilitate groups for those seeking co-parenting support. Groups can serve as an enriching compliment to one-on-one coaching or as a dynamic and more affordable way to seek support. Learn more about my group work here.
What first?
Contact me to set up a complimentary consultation. We will meet for approximately 30 minutes via video conference to discuss any questions you might have and discuss how coaching might serve your needs and concerns.