Christin Becker is a Divorce Recovery Coach, Alternative Dispute Resolution Specialist, and breast cancer survivor who knows firsthand what it means to face life-altering transitions with courage.
Blending lived experience with professional expertise, Christin empowers women to…
High-conflictCommunication strategiesConnect with ResourcesStrategies for co-parentingStrategic partnerEnglishPro bono / sliding scale
If you feel stuck in conflict, disconnected from your partner, or weighed down by trauma, I can help you find clarity, safety, and connection again. My work focuses on couples navigating high conflict, infidelity, premarital concerns, trust ruptures, communication struggles, and/…
high conflictco-parentingdiscernmenttrust rupturescommunication strugglesEnglishPro bono / sliding scale
The Co-Parent Collective is a child-centered education and coaching practice for divorcing parents and the professionals who support them. Founded by Kate Alcamo, LCMFT and Dr. Hallie Strauss, PsyD — with over 30 years of combined clinical and legal experience — they offer course…
Divorce coachingchild-centered co-parent education and coachingchild-centered divorceEnglish
I have been a life coach since 2005 assisting individuals and couples in dealing with conflict in a healthy manner. Many conflicts result from different belief systems and I can assist with getting clarity between people and determining if they should be together or not.
Carolyn Klika Catino is the Founder of Abounding Joy Ministry and a Certified Catholic Relationship & Divorce Healing Coach. Having personally walked through separation, divorce, and the annulment process, she now accompanies individuals before, during, and after separation or di…
Separation and divorce discernmentCatholic divorce healing and recoverymarital crisis coachingrelationship coachingemotional and spiritual healinghigh-conflict relationshipscommunication and conflict resolutionco-parenting supporthealthy boundariesforgiveness and reconciliationannulment supportrebuilding life after separation or divorceEnglishbasic SpanishPro bono / sliding scale
Our firm provides informed, responsive, and creative divorce solutions tailored to the needs of the family. We help your family come to a healthy resolution tailored to your family's current and future needs.
Taub & Taub, P.C. is a boutique family law firm with criminal defense experience for domestic violence and other types of restraining orders. We protect our clients and diligently seek to meet their goals. We are your first and last line of defense when your children and your fin…
I provide both parent coaching and co-parenting coaching services for all ages and stages of childhood and the divorce process. I also specialize in helping parents when their children have neurodiversity, anxiety or trauma. Together we can minimize challenging behaviors, strengt…
I am a Connected Families certified parent coach with a Master's degree in pediatric nursing. I help you build and protect your relationship with your children with biblical encouragement, science-based insight and developmentally-appropriate tools. My job is to support you being…
Childhood anxiety; aggressive behaviors; Christian faithEnglish
I work with clients in the process of separation, divorce, or other major life change to figure out where they are emotionally - and what needs to happen to ensure everyone is getting what they need. I help clients cultivate stillness, listen to their longings, and create a visio…
Conflict de-escalationmediation and trial preprestraining order and custody evaluation prep and amicable divorce program.Pro bono / sliding scale
As a Certified Divorce Mediator, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), Certified Divorce Coach®, and CDC Transition & Recovery Specialist®, I help couples navigate the divorce process with clarity, respect, and confidence, without leaving important decisions in the hands…
Don't just blend your family. Build it.
I help blending couples intentionally design the family they want to build together. Through my Design, Build, Thrive approach, I help partners understand stepfamily dynamics, strengthen their parenting partnership, and create a shared pla…
Blended Family ParentingStepcouplesStepparentingCo-ParentingStepfamily DynamicsCommunicationParenting PartnershipRemarriage and RepartneringPreparing to BlendEnglish
I am a former divorce attorney, now prenup attorney and premarital financial coach who helps couples navigate merging their finances and helps them create a system that works uniquely for their marital goals and dreams.
Divorce changes everything, including what happens to the family home. I help divorcing homeowners understand their options, protect their equity, and create a clear plan for selling, buying out a spouse, or starting their next chapter.
LikeMinds Divorce Mediation provides child focused mediation and coaching to help build healthier co-parenting relationships. We guide you toward a smoother, brighter future, helping you avoid court while saving time, money, and stress.
Parenting CoordinationParenting PlansNuerodiverse Children Parenting PlansFinancial PlanningProperty DivisionChild Support/CustodyEnglish
I exclusively practice family law and aim to provide successful outcomes in a cost-effective manner for each client. I prioritize resolution over conflict and have extensive experience mediating as well as litigating all aspects of family law.
My practice provides Educational/Child Advocacy services, High-conflict co-parenting, in-home parenting coaching, couples coaching and intensive couples coaching, Christian coaching and mediation for coparents and divorced couples.
I help individuals and couples navigate the emotional challenges of divorce with clarity, compassion and confidence. I provide a safe space to process grief and uncertainty and communicate more effectively and move toward a healthy next chapter.
Run a Co-Ed Divorce Support GroupEnglishPro bono / sliding scale
Melissa Murphy Pavone is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® with over a decade of experience helping individuals navigate divorce with clarity and confidence. As the founder of Mindful Divorce Partners, she specializes in collaborative divorce…
Choosing a co-parenting professional in California
The right kind of professional depends on what you need. Here is how the most common roles differ, so you can find the right support in California.
Family law attorney
Gives legal advice, protects your interests, and can file and argue in family court in California. Best for contested custody, safety concerns, or complex finances.
Mediator
A neutral professional who helps both co-parents reach an agreement without taking sides. Often faster and less costly than litigation.
Therapist or LMFT
Supports the emotional and communication side of co-parenting, and how conflict affects your children. This is not legal advice.
Co-parenting or divorce coach
Helps you plan specific decisions and prepare for hard conversations, usually without the clinical scope of therapy.
Finding a professional in California: common questions
How do I find a co-parenting professional in California?+
Start by deciding what kind of help you need. A family law attorney gives legal advice and can represent you in court. A mediator is neutral and helps both co-parents reach an agreement. A therapist or LMFT supports the emotional and communication side. A co-parenting or divorce coach helps you plan specific decisions. Two Paths features professionals in California as they are vetted and join, and you can also check your state or local bar association and your family court's self-help center.
What is the difference between a family law attorney and a mediator?+
A family law attorney represents your interests, gives you legal advice, and can file documents with the court in California. A mediator stays neutral and helps both co-parents reach a workable agreement without taking sides. Many families use both: a mediator to build the parenting plan, and an attorney to review it before it is filed.
Do I need a lawyer to create a parenting plan in California?+
Not always. Many parents draft a parenting plan themselves or with a mediator, then have it reviewed and filed with the court. For high-conflict situations, safety concerns, or complex finances, working with a family law attorney in California is the safer route. You can start from a structured template and refine it from there.
What does a co-parenting therapist or LMFT do?+
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) helps with the emotional and relational side of co-parenting: communication patterns, conflict, and the impact on children. This is different from legal advice. Two Paths also offers on-demand LMFT-reviewed support if you are not ready to commit to ongoing therapy.
Is the Two Paths professional directory free?+
Yes. Browsing the directory is free for families, and applying to be featured is free for professionals. Two Paths personally reviews every professional before listing them.
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