From Uncertain to Done — Without the Courtroom
Certified divorce coaching to help you find clarity and get ready. Private mediation to finalize it — without the legal war, the legal bills, or your life becoming public record.
97% of divorces never reach a trial. Yours doesn’t have to either.
✔ Credentialed ADR Family Mediator
✔ High Conflict Certified Divorce Coach
✔ #1 Bestselling Author of Better Divorce Blueprint
✔ Trusted by Professionals, Business Owners, and Long-Term Couples
You Don't Have to Figure It Out Alone.
Whether you're still deciding or you're ready to finalize, there's a private path that helps you move forward without unnecessary conflict or court.
Divorce Coaching
Gain clarity before making life-changing decisions. Understand your options, reduce overwhelm, and prepare with confidence.
- ✔ Private & Confidential
- ✔ High Conflict Guidance
- ✔ Strategic Divorce Preparation
- ✔ Emotional & Practical Support
Private Mediation
Resolve your divorce privately, affordably, and without the courtroom whenever possible.
- ✔ Private ADR Mediation
- ✔ Faster Resolution
- ✔ Lower Legal Costs
- ✔ Preserve Privacy & Control
I Am the .001%
Most divorces settle. Mine didn't.
I endured an 8.5-year fully litigated divorce that included a 12-day trial spanning nine months, followed by a four-year State Supreme Court appeal. It cost a fortune, consumed years of my life, and nearly destroyed my family.
Yet during that time, people kept turning to me for guidance. When I asked my attorney if I should go to law school, he simply said, "You think like a judge, act like a lawyer, and feel like a therapist. You've experienced what 99% of people never will. You owe it to give back."
That experience became my purpose. I pursued extensive training and certifications, authored the #1 bestselling Better Divorce Blueprint, created the Blueprint course, launched The Better Divorce Podcast, and founded Better Divorce Academy.
Today, together with my team, I combine Certified Divorce Coaching and Private ADR Mediation to help clients make wise decisions, stay in control, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and dignity.
I didn't have that option. You do.
Is This You?
- You’ve been in a long-term marriage with shared assets
- You want a more peaceful and less stressful divorce process.
- You value privacy and discretion
- Children are involved and their wellbeing matters deeply
- You or your spouse own a business or substantial investments
- You want to make decisions from clarity — not panic
If your situation requires court involvement, attorney advocacy, or legal protection, traditional litigation may be necessary.
But if you are seeking a more private, thoughtful, and less adversarial process when appropriate…
You are exactly where you should be.
When Divorce Becomes Inevitable, How You Navigate It Changes Everything
You may be lying awake wondering:
- Will this destroy me financially?
- Will the court control my future?
- Will conflict consume what remains of our family?
- Will anyone truly understand the complexity of what I’m facing?
Take a breath.
Many divorces can be handled in a more private, peaceful, and less adversarial way when appropriate.
With early preparation and the right professional support, it is possible to approach conversations about your children, finances, privacy, and peace of mind more thoughtfully.
Divorce is not just a legal event.
It is a life transition that deserves thoughtful navigation.
👉 And you do not have to walk it blindly.
Start With a Private Preparation Session
A Smarter Path Forward — The Better Divorce Method™
Step 1 — Thoughtful Preparation
Before major decisions are made, we help you organize your thoughts, clarify your priorities, and identify questions to discuss with the appropriate professionals.
Step 2 — Private, Guided Resolution
Through mediation and structured dialogue, we help couples communicate more effectively and reduce unnecessary conflict whenever possible.
Step 3 — Dignified Transition
You move forward feeling more informed, prepared, and supported for the next chapter of your life.
Divorce handled thoughtfully is not destruction.
It is restructuring.
Preparing for Financial Conversations Starts Earlier Than Most People Realize
Divorce-related decisions may involve retirement, real estate, business interests, and family wealth—which is why preparation and professional guidance matter.
Thoughtful preparation helps you make informed decisions with greater confidence before difficult conversations begin.
This is not about winning or losing.
It is about protecting the life you've worked hard to build with clarity, care, and the right professional support.
Prepare for What Matters MostI get it...
You’re facing the unknown—overwhelmed, uncertain, and asking yourself:
“Where do I even begin?”
Maybe you’ve been carrying the weight of this decision for years.
Maybe the decision was made for you.
Or maybe you’ve finally whispered the words you never thought you’d say:
“I want a divorce.”
But now…
You’re unsure what to do next.
- Of saying something you may later regret.
- Of making decisions without enough clarity or support.
- Of protecting your children’s emotional wellbeing.
- Of facing a process that feels unfamiliar, stressful, or difficult to navigate.
- Of spending years feeling stuck in uncertainty.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Better Divorce Blueprint
You’re not stuck because you’re weak. You may feel stuck because divorce can bring emotional overwhelm, uncertainty, and exhaustion. The Better Divorce Blueprint is an educational and coaching-based guide designed to help you reconnect with clarity, confidence, and a steadier sense of self.
This isn’t just about logistics — it’s about understanding what is keeping you overwhelmed and learning how to move forward with more calm and support.
You’re not indecisive. You may simply need space, structure, and support to think clearly.
The Better Divorce Blueprint helps you build steadier habits, clearer thinking, and emotional resilience as you move through this transition.
What if staying the same is keeping you from the clarity you need?
Divorce doesn’t have to define you. It can become part of how you rebuild, rediscover yourself, and move forward.
The Divorce and Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie
You Don't Have to Fight to Get Free
For many couples, there is another way. Instead of beginning with conflict and court, private mediation provides an opportunity to work toward resolution with greater privacy, collaboration, and control. When mediation isn't the right fit, I'll tell you honestly.
| Traditional Litigation | Private Mediation |
|---|---|
| Public courtroom proceedings | Private & confidential conversations |
| Attorney-led negotiation | Guided, collaborative communication |
| Court-controlled scheduling | Flexible scheduling around your lives |
| A judge makes the final decisions | You remain in control of the outcome |
| Often higher legal costs | Often a more affordable process |
| Designed for legal disputes | Designed for respectful resolution |
Get Clear. Get It Done. Never See a Courtroom.
Private. Affordable. Confidential.
Before Making Major Divorce-Related Decisions… Give Yourself the Advantage of Preparation.
The earliest decisions in divorce can feel especially significant.
Begin with a confidential conversation designed to help you organize your concerns, clarify your priorities, and identify questions to discuss with the appropriate professionals.
Schedule Your Confidential Divorce Preparation SessionPrivate. Discreet. Judgment-free.
Better Divorce Academy is not about ending marriages. It is about supporting thoughtful transitions.
Divorce handled with care can help preserve dignity, communication, parental relationships, and emotional wellbeing.
And sometimes…
the most helpful step you take is simply beginning with the right support.
We got this—together.
Hear out what our clients say about us.
I won the lottery in divorce.
I am the .001%
97% of divorce does not go to trial and of the 3% that do go to trial only 1% of that 3% goes to the appellate court!
Well, that was ME.
I personally endured an 8.5 year fully litigated case that included a 12 day trial that took place over 9 months and after all that living hell…(please excuse my french)
there was a FOUR year state supreme appellate court process.
It cost a TON of money, years of my life tied up in court and it nearly destroyed me and my family.
the funny thing during this time I could barely help myself but time and time again other’s reached out to ME for help..
I called my attorney Marty (gutta remember I was born in Boston)
and told him what happening.
I asked him if I should go to law school…
he smiled and said you know Paulette you think like a judge act like a lawyer and feel like a therapist you owe it to give back and help people you my dear have experienced what 99% of people never will… that experience gives you the depth and the breath of the entire divorce process
Full Circle
my personal experience gave me the awareness, skills and strength to help countless others facing mediation, divorce, antagonistic litigation and ever-changing family dynamics.
It drove me to do a tremendous amount of education, training, internship, mentoring and certification and create Better Divorce Academy, author the #1 best selling book, workbook, and the 8-module self-paced course: Better Divorce Blueprint and host The Better Divorce Podcast.
With my team of experts, we blend private mediation with Certified Divorce Coaching to help you stay in control, make wise decisions, and maintain your dignity.
I’m here to transform divorce and create an optimal experience for YOU.
The one I didn’t have 😟
but you can.