Besides a qualified matrimonial attorney and/or mediator (like yours truly), here are a few other types of professionals that you might want to consider hiring to help you through your divorce process:
1. Divorce Coaches – “Coaching” seems to be very hot right now. There seems to be a coach for everything these days – health coach, business coach, life coach, and yes, even a divorce coach. Divorce coaches vary in their roles. For some, I think a divorce coach offers invaluable guidance to help someone through the divorce process.
2. Therapists/ Licensed Clinical Social Worker – I think that everyone going through a divorce could benefit from psychotherapy. It’s a challenging chapter in the life of anyone going through a divorce.
3. Professional Organizers – As I noted in this post, being organized can save you money in your divorce action. It can also help with the transition process and “fresh start” to a new beginning.
4. Private Investigators – Depending on the situation, private investigators can be used to collect information for your divorce action. I suggest talking to your matrimonial attorney before hiring one.
5. Financial Planners & CPA – Finances play a big role in most divorces. Some financial advisers and accountants can counsel parties to a divorce on the tax and financial implications of taking settlement A vs. settlement B. Talk to your matrimonial lawyer for recommendations.
I’m sure I missed a few! Divorces can be a stressful time of transition but on the other side there is a door of opportunity for a new beginning. I highly encourage my readers to talk to a matrimonial lawyer they trust. I am licensed in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.