From the Book: Divorce Amicably
This is a chapter summary from Chapter 6 of  Divorce Amicably, a guide to navigating separation with dignity and cooperation.
Chapter 23 Author: Nanette Murphy
Following a 25-year marriage and raising three children, I discovered my true passion as a divorce and life transition coach for women.
Leveraging my personal journey, I offer invaluable guidance and support to women as they navigate the complexities of divorce and rebuild their lives.
Additionally, as an author, speaker, and mentor, I utilize various platforms to share my insights and knowledge, empowering others to find strength, resilience, and new beginnings in their own transitions.
Chapter 23: Building a Solid Divorce Team
Understanding Chapter 23's Team-Building Approach to Divorce
Most people approach divorce thinking they need only a lawyer, unaware that this single-professional approach often leads to expensive mistakes, emotional breakdowns, and poor long-term outcomes. In this comprehensive chapter, divorce and life reinvention coach Nanette Murphy reveals why successful divorces require a multi-disciplinary team, each member addressing specific aspects of your transition. She demonstrates how using an attorney for emotional support costs $300 per hour for comfort a coach provides at a fraction of the price, and why financial decisions made without a CDFA's input can cost hundreds of thousands in overlooked tax consequences.
Murphy provides a detailed breakdown of seven professional categories essential to divorce—legal, alternate dispute resolution, mental health, financial, real estate, coaching, and wellness—explaining not just what each professional does, but when to engage them and how they work together. Through real-world examples, she shows how the right team configuration can reduce both costs and conflict while ensuring no critical aspect of your divorce gets overlooked. Most importantly, this chapter reveals why the divorce coach often serves as the hub of your team, coordinating professionals, managing timelines, and providing the emotional support that keeps you moving forward when everything feels overwhelming.
Four Critical Team-Building Insights from Chapter 23
Who Needs Chapter 23's Team-Building Framework
This chapter is absolutely essential for anyone feeling overwhelmed by divorce's complexity, those who've been using their attorney as an expensive therapist, or individuals who suspect they're missing crucial professional support but don't know what they need. It's particularly valuable for those trying to manage everything alone to save money, only to realize this approach is costing more in mistakes and emotional toll.
Perfect for people who want a coordinated approach rather than scattered advice from disconnected professionals, those facing complex financial situations requiring specialized expertise, and anyone who recognizes that divorce impacts every life area—legal, financial, emotional, practical, and spiritual. Whether you're contemplating divorce or already deep in the process, Murphy's framework helps you identify gaps in your support system and build the team that ensures you emerge stronger rather than broken.
Get your copy of "Divorce Amicably" today and learn how to assemble the professional team that transforms divorce from a destructive crisis into a supported transition—because trying to navigate divorce alone is like performing surgery on yourself: possible, but unnecessarily painful and likely to leave scars.
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