Toronto Divorce Coach – Sarah Bates

Sarah’s primary mission is to guide you intelligently through your divorce, protecting your family, financial stability, and mental health while saving you time and resources. I aim to help you strategize your divorce in the following ways:

  1. Formulate and communicate realistic goals and objectives.
  2. Accumulate as much knowledge and information as possible.
  3. Manage your emotions to prevent them from influencing your decisions.
  4. Build the most effective divorce team that fits within your budget.
  5. Treat your divorce as a business transaction.

The Smart Divorce is dedicated to making the divorce process less complicated, less expensive, and less emotionally taxing, facilitating a smoother transition to life after divorce for you and your family.

Sarah’s Divorce Coaching Practice takes inspiration from the book “The Smart Divorce”. If you are in a divorce, The Smart Divorce’s coaching services offer one-on-one coaching, providing you with direct access to the extensive knowledge and insights encapsulated in The Smart Divorce. This Canadian bestseller is a comprehensive guide to navigate every step of your divorce intelligently and is supplemented with additional resources, including our ebooks and easy-to-reference online tools.

Sarah is a Certified Divorce Separatist, She joined the Smart Divorce team to meet the demand for “personal divorce transition support.” As a Divorce Coach based in Toronto, she offers unique divorce support services for individuals and organizations and private one-on-one divorce coaching via remote video conference in Ontario, Canada, and North America.

Individuals across North America have benefited from Sarah’s insight and expertise in managing through a divorce. Sarah helps you find resources and work effectively to manage the entire divorce process in a way that best suits your situation, resulting in a more cost-effective and less stressful divorce process.

You can expect compassionate and knowledgeable divorce support that helps to keep you grounded so that you may create a happier, healthier future. Serving as your coach and divorce resource hub, Sarah and The Smart Divorce may aid you in:

  • Make informed decisions by understanding your options and best choices to resolve divorce disputes.
  • Choosing the family lawyer and divorce team that’s right for you.
  • Maximizing the value of your time and money by asking your legal counsel the right questions.
  • Taking control of the process with tools to manage your divorce file.
  • Getting referrals to respected family lawyers, therapists, family mediators, Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFA), organizations and others whose expertise best meets your needs.
  • Making better legal and financial decisions by avoiding emotional pitfalls.
  • Obtaining cost-effective information and guidance to empower you through the divorce process.
  • Moving smoothly to the next chapter of your life with clear goals.

Divorce Coach FAQ

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Yes, a divorce coach can offer valuable guidance on co-parenting. They can help you navigate difficult conversations, foster positive communication, and develop a co-parenting plan that centers around the best interest of your children.

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If you feel daunted by the complexities and costs of divorce, please reach out to understand how I can assist you.

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No, I facilitate action toward achieving your goals. By adhering to specific rules and acting from a position of strength, outcomes are typically more favourable.

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Finding the right divorce coach often depends on your specific needs and circumstances. It’s beneficial to look for a coach who has credible certifications, relevant experience, and positive client testimonials. A personal consultation can also give you a feel for their coaching style and whether it aligns with your needs.

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Unlike a lawyer, a divorce coach doesn’t provide legal advice but focuses on helping you manage the emotional and practical aspects of divorce. While a therapist may help you navigate your feelings, a divorce coach offers more structured, action-oriented plans specifically tailored for your divorce process. They work with you to plan your life post-divorce, providing both emotional support and strategic advice.

Category: Divorce Coach FAQ

Unlike a lawyer, a divorce coach doesn’t provide legal advice but focuses on helping you manage the emotional and practical aspects of divorce. While a therapist may help you navigate your feelings, a divorce coach offers more structured, action-oriented plans specifically tailored for your divorce process. They work with you to plan your life post-divorce, providing both emotional support and strategic advice.

Question: How does a Divorce Coach differ from a Lawyer or a Therapist?

Answer: Unlike a lawyer, a divorce coach doesn’t provide legal advice but focuses on helping you manage the emotional and practical aspects of divorce. While a therapist may help you navigate your feelings, a divorce coach offers more structured, action-oriented plans specifically tailored for your divorce process. They work with you to plan your life post-divorce, providing both emotional support and strategic advice.

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No, divorce coaching focuses on the present and future rather than delving into the past.

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Yes. My approach, designed to complement other divorce-related professionals, empowers you to retain control and make decisions as you have the best insight into your personal situation.

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Estimating divorce costs, both emotional and financial, is challenging. Consulting a lawyer early on is beneficial, but not everyone can afford ongoing legal representation. As a Divorce Coach, I bridge the gap between a full-fledged legal service and the DIY approach.

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If you’re still uncertain about your marriage’s future, considering relationship counselling could be beneficial.

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Expect:

  • Personal understanding of your fears and uncertainties.
  • Professional support from Sarah Bates.
  • Familiarity with family legal procedures and court specifics.
  • Empathetic guidance, especially regarding children’s well-being.
  • Knowledge on navigating complex divorces.
  • Access to various professional resources.
  • A limited offer for a free ‘Become Your Own Divorce Coach’ eCourse.
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A divorce coach is a trained professional who guides and supports individuals going through the emotionally challenging process of divorce. They can provide assistance with understanding the divorce process, setting realistic expectations, managing emotions, and making informed decisions, ultimately helping you navigate towards a healthier post-divorce life.

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Divorce coaching is practical support: It guides you on collecting the fragments of a marriage breakdown, consolidating them, and moving forward with the assistance of someone well-versed in the process.

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Partnering with a Divorce Coach like me ensures you navigate the challenges with someone experienced, reducing stress and achieving your goals more efficiently.

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Children are prioritized.
Clients must be willing to look at things differently.
Clients are encouraged to pursue their goals actively.
Open communication, especially when involving children, is crucial.

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Reasons vary: some need guidance, others face intimidation, many are concerned about costs, and several desire support and understanding throughout their divorce journey.

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Handling your own divorce can be cost-effective for uncomplicated cases where there’s mutual agreement. However, complex situations can become overwhelming and costly, especially with children, assets, or disagreements. Many people seek out lawyers, but sometimes the costs are too high.

Considering that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, The Smart Divorce also offers services and tools for businesses and organizations to help them manage and reduce the significant business costs associated with divorce.

The Smart Divorce is your comprehensive solution for cost-effective divorce coaching. We are here to support you!