Divorce and co-parenting coaching

A coach works for you, not for both of you. They are not a neutral, not a lawyer and not a therapist. Used well, they make the expensive conversations shorter.

Worth knowing: Coaching is not legal advice or therapy unless the person also holds that licence separately. Certification here comes from private training bodies, not from a government licensing board.

Service	Best for	From	Free tier	Rating
Certified Divorce Coach directoryCoaches who hold one specific credentialDirectory	Anyone who wants help preparing, deciding and communicating without paying lawyer rates for it	Coach sets the fee	Yes	4/5
Divorce Coaches Academy locatorCoaches trained for conflict and mediation prepDirectory	Parents heading into mediation, or stuck in a conflict loop with the other parent	Coach sets the fee	Yes	3.9/5
Coaching for Co-ParentsOne-to-one coaching, not legal adviceDirectory	Parents stuck in a repeating conflict loop	$150 / hour	No	4/5

Price checked August 4, 2026

Certified Divorce Coach directory

Coach sets the fee

4/ 5

Our score

Directory
Free plan available
United States and remote

A directory limited to coaches holding the organisation's Certified Divorce Coach credential, with specialisms including high conflict, recovery, faith-based, special needs and co-parenting.

What you get

Credential-specific directory
Specialism filters
Code of ethics and practice standards

Pros

Every listing holds the same named credential
Specialisms are labelled, including high conflict and co-parenting
Free to search

Cons

Certification is private, not government licensing
Fees vary widely between coaches

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Price checked August 4, 2026

Divorce Coaches Academy locator

Coach sets the fee

3.9/ 5

Our score

Directory
Free plan available
United States and remote

A training organisation's coach locator, searchable by certification, specialism and location. Designations include conflict coach, pre-mediation coach and conflicted co-parenting coach.

What you get

Search by certification
Search by specialism
Mostly virtual coaches

Pros

Designations are specific rather than generic
Many coaches work virtually
Useful before mediation rather than after it goes wrong

Cons

Different designations mean very different training hours
Private certification, not licensure

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Price checked August 4, 2026

Coaching for Co-Parents

$150 / hour

4/ 5

Our score

Directory
From $150 / hour

Ongoing one-to-one or joint coaching focused on the communication patterns that keep producing arguments. Not a legal service, and it does not produce agreements the court cares about.

What you get

One-to-one coaching
Joint sessions
Communication scripts
Conflict de-escalation plans

Pros

Addresses the behaviour, not just the paperwork
Flexible scheduling
Can be done solo if your ex will not join

Cons

Not legally binding
Cost adds up over months
Quality varies widely by coach

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