Divorce with Dignity

Divorce on your terms.

Save time, money, and heartache by creating your own financial agreements and parenting plan. We guide you through the process step-by-step, so you walk away feeling hopeful about the future.
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Navigating divorce is a vulnerable experience.

Unfortunately, letting the legal system lead the process can magnify the hurt, instead of resolve it. That's because, even with the best intentions, it too often sparks contention, not cooperation. And kids suffer the consequences.

Divorce with Dignity, a solution and family-focused divorce process, helps you and your children bypass the legal quicksand and preserve your financial resources for a healthier, happier future.

Protect your kids.

With the help of a financial neutral and/or mental health neutral, Divorce with Dignity helps you dissolve your romantic relationship and restructure your family while maintaining your co-parenting partnership. In short, you get to focus on your kids without putting them in the middle.
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    You decide what your children's future looks like, rather than giving the court control.

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    You learn communication skills to support your co-parenting relationship and to ensure your kids feel heard and understood.

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    You discover how to approach co-parenting as a team sport, not a competitive one.

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    You model healthy patterns for your children, and they continue to enjoy a positive relationships with each of you.

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    You walk away with mutually agreed-upon arrangements, so there's less opportunity for parental conflict down the line.

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    You have the emotional and practical support you need to feel proud of how you're navigating this difficult season.

A peaceful divorce is possible.

And you don't have to be friends with your co-parent to be on the same team.

When your relationship is ending, it can be difficult to imagine anything other than heartbreak and hostility. So the idea of a collaborating with your current partner may feel far-fetched, at best. If you're thinking, "This sounds great, but it'll never work for us," we get it. But it can. And we'll show you how.
“Brandyn was a lighthouse for our family as we navigated choppy waters. She helped mediate difficult conversations and provided a framework that kept our child's wellbeing at the forefront. We feel like we have a true ally in our corner.”
— E and J
“Brandyn and Jen not only have the professional insights to guide families through divorce, they also bring an understanding that provides parents with the compassion and support they need.”
— Karen M.
“With her compassionate professionalism, Jen helped our family navigate a very stressful time. We're going to be much better at co-parenting because of the process we went through with her and her team.”
— Jessica

Divorce with Dignity

Structure your own experience by choosing services most aligned with your current needs.
*Before any planning sessions begin, both parents are asked to complete the Parenting from Two Homes online course.

Preserve your resources.

In the United States, divorce is a billion-dollar industry. The average contested divorce costs more than $20,000 and takes nearly 18 months. Divorce with Dignity saves you time and money.
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    Reach an agreement in as little as two months.
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    Avoid debilitating attorney retainers and court fees.
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    Minimize the financial risk of future renegotiations.

We're here for your family.

With more than 30 years of combined experience in child and family counseling, financial planning, and mediation, we’ve seen how divorce can take its toll on families. We're convinced it doesn't have to be that way.

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Jen Schimbeno
CDFA®

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    Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®)
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    Financial Planner (Series 65)
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    Trained Mediator
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    Certified Conscious Uncoupling Coach
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    Accredited Practitioner in Collaborative Processes (Financial Neutral)
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Brandyn Roark Caires
M.S., LCPC

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    Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for Children and Families
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    Trained Mediator
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    Certified Conscious Uncoupling Coach
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    Accredited Practitioner in Collaborative Processes (Mental Health Neutral)

We're right beside you.

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Take ownership over your family's future.

Work together—with our support—to craft a parenting plan and financial agreements that serve everyone well.

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Tell the court what you've decided.

Bring in an attorney to format and file your agreements in accordance with your state's regulations.

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Feel more at ease going forward.

Divorce is hard. But you and your kids can emerge from this season whole and happy.

Common Questions

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