Divorce SOS

Getting Support

Divorce rarely touches just one part of life. Alongside coaching, most people going through it end up drawing on a few different kinds of professional support. Here's a plain-language look at who does what, so you know who to turn to for what

Understand Your Options. Find the Right Support.

Professionals Who Can Help

During Divorce

Divorce can involve legal, financial, emotional and practical challenges. Learn who can help, what they do, and when their support may be right for you.

Divorce Coach

A divorce coach helps people think more clearly, manage emotions, improve communication and make better decisions throughout the divorce process. They do not provide legal advice but help clients stay calm, organised and focused.

Best for: Feeling overwhelmed; Co-parenting; Difficult communication; Emotional support; Making practical decisions

Family Solicitor / Divorce Lawyer

A solicitor advises on legal rights and responsibilities, including divorce applications, financial settlements, child arrangements and court proceedings where necessary.

Best for: Legal advice; Financial settlements; Child arrangements; Court proceedings

Mediator

A family mediator is an independent professional who helps couples discuss and resolve issues together. They do not take sides or make decisions but help people reach their own agreements where possible.

Best for: Amicable divorce; Parenting plans; Financial discussions; Reducing conflict

Collaborative Lawyer

Collaborative lawyers help couples resolve matters without going to court. Everyone agrees to negotiate openly and work towards a solution together.

Best for: Cooperative negotiations; Staying out of court

Financial Adviser

A financial adviser helps explain the financial impact of divorce, including budgeting, pensions, investments and long-term planning.

Best for: Budgeting; Pensions; Investments; Financial planning

Family Therapist or Counsellor

Therapists focus on emotional healing and mental wellbeing. They can help with grief, anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns and adjustment after separation.

Best for: Anxiety; Depression; Trauma; Healing

Parenting Coordinator

Where available, a parenting coordinator helps separated parents implement parenting agreements and resolve day-to-day disputes.

Best for: High-conflict co-parenting; Children's routines; Ongoing disagreements

Domestic Abuse Support Services

If a relationship involves controlling behaviour, coercion, threats or abuse, specialist organisations can help with safety planning and practical, legal and emotional support.

Best for: Safety; Emergency planning; Specialist support

Accountant / Tax Adviser

Where businesses, investments or complex assets are involved, an accountant can explain tax implications and the financial consequences of different options.

Best for: Business owners; Investments; Tax planning

No single professional does everything. Many people benefit from combining support—for example, a solicitor for legal advice, a mediator for discussions, a financial adviser for future planning, a therapist for healing and a divorce coach to help them stay calm, organised and make better decisions throughout the process. The right combination depends on each person's circumstances.

A note on safety

If you are ever in immediate danger, or someone else's safety is at risk, please contact emergency services in your country right away. If you're experiencing domestic abuse, your local domestic abuse helpline or support service is the right place to start, alongside anything else here.

This page offers general orientation only. It isn't legal, financial, or therapeutic advice, and it isn't a recommendation of any specific professional.

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