Collaborative Divorce Coaching

Divorce can be handled with clarity, cooperation, and care. If you’re hoping to move through divorce without escalating conflict, you’re not alone. Many couples want a more thoughtful, respectful process but aren’t sure how to get there. Collaborative divorce coaching provides structure, guidance, and steady support so decisions can be made intentionally—especially when children are involved.
Handling Your Divorce in a Collaborative Way

What you’re going through.

You may be facing difficult decisions while trying to keep communication respectful and productive.

There’s often a tension between protecting yourself and wanting to avoid unnecessary conflict or long-term damage. At times, it can feel like the process is moving faster than your ability to think clearly or respond thoughtfully.

You want to handle this in a way that reflects your values, but you’re not sure how to do that within the reality of divorce.

How collaborative divorce coaching can help.

With the right structure and support, divorce can become more thoughtful, organized, and less reactive. You’ll be able to approach decisions with greater clarity, communicate more effectively, and stay focused on what matters most long-term. Instead of feeling pulled into conflict, you’ll have a process that encourages cooperation and shared problem-solving.

The goal is to move through this transition in a way that protects your children, your resources, and your sense of integrity.

My approach to collaborative divorce.

In collaborative divorce, I serve as a neutral mental health professional, supporting both individuals as part of a shared team.

I help slow down emotionally charged moments, clarify priorities, and keep conversations focused on long-term outcomes rather than short-term reactions. My work is grounded in attachment, family systems, and child-centered decision-making, while staying closely aligned with the legal and financial process.

The goal is to ensure that emotional insight informs decisions, so agreements are thoughtful, realistic, and sustainable.

A Neutral Approach to Collaborative Divorce

Who is this for?

This service is designed for individuals and couples who want to approach divorce in a more cooperative, non-adversarial way. You may value privacy, respect, and long-term stability, and want to avoid the stress and unpredictability of a courtroom process. It’s a strong fit for parents who are committed to protecting their children and maintaining a workable relationship moving forward.

Even if things feel uncertain right now, this process can help create a more intentional and supported path through divorce.

What to expect in our work together.

We work as part of a collaborative team to understand priorities, manage communication, and move through decisions thoughtfully. Each step is structured to keep the process clear, steady, and focused on long-term outcomes.
01.

Align

We clarify priorities, goals, and concerns so decisions reflect shared values rather than reactive positions.
02.

Collaborate

We meet as a team with attorneys and other professionals to work through decisions in a structured, respectful environment.
03.

Resolve

You reach agreements that are clear, sustainable, and designed to support long-term stability for your family.
Collaborative Divorce Services with Kathryn Franklin, LPC-S

Meeting you where you are.

I provide collaborative divorce coaching in person in Frisco, Texas, and virtually for clients across Texas and Michigan.

Many collaborative teams meet remotely, making it easier to coordinate schedules and maintain momentum throughout the process.

Whether in person or online, my role is to offer steady, consistent support as you move through each stage of your divorce.