Learn the skills to navigate the most difficult negotiation of your life: your divorce.

You’re a fierce advocate when it comes to your children, a cause that’s important to you, or a member of your staff. But when it’s time to address your own needs? Just the thought of having to step up and negotiate for your interests during divorce leaves you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain.

Let’s change that.

Your divorce agreement isn’t just paperwork – it’s the foundation of your future. The decisions you make now will echo through your life and your children’s lives for years to come. The stakes are immense, and you deserve an outcome that works for everyone: you, your children, and yes, even your ex.

But how do you get there when you’re navigating unfamiliar territory?

The answer lies in purposeful, comprehensive preparation.

This course is your playbook for mastering effective negotiation and making informed choices with confidence.

In this online, self-paced program, you’ll learn:

  • The key elements of a comprehensive divorce agreement and various negotiation and resolution options.
  • Strategies to express your needs while maintaining respect for all involved.
  • Skills to navigate challenging conversations more comfortably.
  • Ways to support your children’s well-being throughout the process.
  • Common financial issues and challenges divorcing couples often face, and potential pitfalls to avoid.

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Course Curriculum

The best divorce outcomes don’t happen by chance!

You’ll Learn:

  • How to negotiate effectively in a divorce;
  • A thorough understanding of the two types of negotiation methods, and learn why one is superior to the other;
  • Valuable negotiation tips and techniques, so you can avoid common pitfalls;
  • How you can get through the divorce process confidently, efficiently, and with a better outcome;
  • How to arrive at a divorce agreement that creates a “win-win” for you, your spouse, and your children, while helping you and your spouse preserve financial and emotional resources and avoid costly divorce litigation.

Use this knowledge to gain confidence in your ability to take charge and move forward through your divorce negotiations with the skills and techniques to effectively negotiate for what you want, need, and deserve.

– 6 video lessons – (48 mins in duration)
– 4 downloads

In this module, you’ll learn about both the standard as well as lesser-known, yet equally critical elements which should be included in a comprehensive parenting plan.

Various examples of common parenting plans will also be shared, along with pros and cons of each, and criteria to use to help determine if a plan is feasible (and sustainable) in a particular situation.

Use this knowledge to develop, negotiate and come to agreement on your own comprehensive parenting plan which includes all elements required to successfully co-parent your children post-divorce.

Enabling you to shield your kids from the adverse effects of divorce – and they (continue to) feel loved, supported, and will thrive post-divorce.

– 12 video lessons – (54 mins in duration)
– Download: Parenting Plan Examples Worksheet

Child support is about more than just money.

In this module, you’ll learn why there’s much more to determining child support than simply running a guideline.

Gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of child support, including:

  • What it is;
  • When it can end;
  • And what items should be included a comprehensive child support agreement.
  • Learn how to differentiate the various types of children’s expenses in order to identify your children’s true financial needs.

Doing so will enable parents to prioritize expenditures and negotiate a realistic amount of financial support for their kids.

A brief history of child support in the US will also be shared including:

  • An overview of the 3 child support models;
  • Detailed approaches on negotiating various types of expenses;
  • The pros and cons of each approach;
  • And tactics and techniques for resolving anticipated future changes in circumstances.

Use this knowledge to improve your child support negotiations and outcomes to ensure your children will have the financial resources they need to live happy and well-adjusted lives post-divorce.

– 12 video lessons – (56 mins in duration)

This module will explore the complicated and contentious topic of alimony and address the most common myths and misconceptions about its determination.

Gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of alimony, including:

  • What it is;
  • When it can end;
  • And what items should be included in a comprehensive alimony agreement.

Also covered:

  • An overview of the various types of alimony;
  • A variety of approaches to negotiating various types of alimony to aid in addressing a number of unique situational complexities;
  • And techniques for resolving known and potential future changes in circumstances.

Use this knowledge to:

  • Approach your alimony negotiations with realistic expectations;
  • Negotiate an alimony agreement that, to the best of your abilities, will enable you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse to each have the financial resources needed to manage your finances, and make ends meet post-divorce;
  • Reach an agreement faster and with less conflict.


– 6 video lessons – (34 mins in duration)

When it comes to dividing marital property and debts, there’s more to getting a fair agreement than splitting everything in half.

In this module, you’ll learn why dividing property in a divorce is a lot more complicated than cutting everything in half.

Gain a thorough understanding of all major aspects of property division in a divorce, including:

  • A high-level overview of the two property division concepts in the United States;
  • The three negotiation methodologies that can be used when approaching property division in a divorce;
  • The four challenges divorcing couples face when dividing assets and liabilities in a divorce;
  • And issues to consider when resolving them.

Also covered:

  • A deep dive into each of the most common asset and liability classes divorcing couples own and need to divide in a divorce;
  • Options to consider, and questions to ask, to aid you in coming to agreement on the division of your marital assets and liabilities.

Use that knowledge to:

  • Identify your financial interests.
  • Develop a negotiation strategy.
  • Maintain control over how your assets and debts will be divided.
  • Make informed decisions.
  • Improve your property division negotiations and outcomes.
  • Negotiate a property division agreement that, to the best of your abilities, you and your soon-to-be-ex both find fair, equitable, and reflects the contribution each of you made to the marriage.

–  14 video lessons – (69 mins in duration)

How to recognize, and resolve, the unique issues couples face in divorce.

In this module, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the issues and complexities divorcing couples face, that are a byproduct of the duration, and/or situation, of their marriage.

Such as:

  • Divorce after a Short Duration Marriage
  • Divorce after 10 Years
  • Divorce after 20 Years
  • Empty Nesters Divorce
  • Gray Divorce
  • Divorce with a Business Involved
  • Divorce Involving Employee(s) of a Start-Up and/or VC-Backed Tech Company
  • Divorce Between a Stay at Home Parent + Sole Breadwinner

You’ll Learn:

  • The specific challenges and pitfalls divorcing couples face, based on the duration and/or situational complexities of their marriage;
  • Along with actionable strategies to aid in addressing them.

Use that knowledge to keep your divorce amicable, efficient and productive, while avoiding potential pitfalls and costly litigation.


– 9 video lessons – (35 mins in duration)

Life will change, and thorough divorce agreements plan for that.

In this module, you’ll learn common changes in circumstances divorced couples encounter.

You’ll Learn:

  • A variety of common life events couples will encounter once their divorce is final, and how those events may potentially impact their parenting plan, child support, and alimony agreements post-divorce;
  • Along with actionable strategies to aid in planning for and addressing them.

Use that knowledge to:

  • Develop a divorce agreement that will reflect the evolution of your lives as individuals and co-parents, for when things change.
  • Feel confident in your ability to manage your changes in circumstances as they arise in the future.


– 6 video lessons – (30 mins in duration)

The course will give you the tools to work more effectively with your spouse and/or chosen divorce professional.
Streamline your divorce negotiations, and reach a fair and equitable agreement – in less time and expense.

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Testimonials:

Sarah

This course was essential during the most challenging time of my life. The property division module revealed important insights beyond simple 50/50 splits, while the negotiation training gave me the confidence to secure a fair settlement. We avoided court proceedings and saved thousands in legal fees.

Jennifer

The section on alimony negotiations was a game-changer for me. As a business owner, I was struggling to figure out fair support payments, but this course cleared up so many misconceptions. I especially appreciated learning about how to address potential future changes in circumstances. This knowledge helped me and my ex-spouse negotiate an agreement that provides stability for each of us.

Michael

As a dad, my biggest concern was maintaining a strong relationship with my kids post-divorce. The parenting plan module was invaluable – it went far beyond basic custody arrangements and helped me understand how to create a comprehensive plan that truly puts our children first. The course taught me practical strategies for co-parenting and showed me how to shield my kids from divorce-related stress. Six months later, my ex-wife and I are successfully co-parenting, and our children are thriving. This course was worth every penny.

Bruce

What sets this course apart is its comprehensive approach to child support negotiations. It taught me that child support isn’t just about following a basic formula – it’s about understanding all the various types of expenses and creating a realistic plan for our children’s needs. The course provided practical approaches for negotiating different types of expenses and helped me understand how to prioritize expenditures. Thanks to these insights, my ex and I were able to create a child support agreement that truly serves our children’s best interests while being financially sustainable for both parents.

Get expert guidance from a divorce mediator and a divorce coach with more than 3 decades of combined experience.

Meet your instructors

Photo of mediator Joe Dillon at the center of the Equitable Mediation team, all smiling and poised around a conference table ready to assist. Looking for expert, compassionate divorce support? Call Equitable Mediation at (877) 732-6682 to connect with our dedicated team today.

Joe Dillon, MBA

Divorce Mediator & Negotiation Expert | Founder of Equitable Mediation

Joe earned a master’s degree in finance and completed specialized training in negotiation and mediation at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, MIT, Northwestern University, The New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators, The Academy of Professional Family Mediators, and The Institute for Divorce Financial Analysis.

As a child of divorce, he knows firsthand the damage attorney-driven litigation inflicts on families. In 2008, he founded Equitable Mediation Services with his partner and wife, Cheryl, to offer a more peaceful and dignified alternative.

Joe’s unique blend of financial acumen, mediation expertise, and personal insight enables him to skillfully guide couples through complex divorce negotiations. Throughout his professional career, he has helped over a thousand couples peacefully reach a fair and equitable divorce agreement – out of court.

Photo of Cheryl Dillon standing with the Equitable Mediation team in a bright conference room, all smiling and ready to guide clients through an amicable divorce process. For compassionate, expert support from Cheryl Dillon and our team, call Equitable Mediation at (877) 732-6682 today.

Cheryl Dillon, CPC

Divorce Coach | Co-Founder of Equitable Mediation

Cheryl earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is a certified life coach. She completed formal training at The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) – an internationally recognized leader in the field of coaching education.

Having gone through a divorce of her own, she knows firsthand the profound emotional impact of ending a marriage.

Cheryl’s unique blend of emotional intelligence, coaching expertise, and personal insight enables her to compassionately guide individuals through divorce’s emotional complexities. Her approach fosters improved communication, reduced conflict, and better decision-making, equipping clients to effectively manage divorce’s challenges. Because emotions have a profound impact on shaping the divorce process, its outcomes, and future well-being of all involved.

Don’t just hope your negotiations will be fair & equitable.

Learn the skills you need to help make it a reality!

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! The information contained in this course is applicable no matter where you live in the United States.

No. Because the majority of the content contained in our course only applies to divorce in the United States.

No. This is not a DIY divorce product, it’s a preparing for divorce course.

This private, self-guided and self-paced course is taught through exclusive pre-recorded videos. Additional materials including written content and downloadable guides, are available within various modules as appropriate.

The videos are available in your account, ready for viewing (or re-watching), but they are not downloadable at this time.

The course is only $39 – less than what most spend on coffee in a week.

You will have access to the course for one year from your date of purchase.

And if additional content is added to the course during that time, you will have access to the new content also.

It depends. If you’re in the middle of a litigated divorce, and you and your spouse both agree you want to go a more peaceful route instead, then yes.

But if you’ve already entered the adversarial divorce process, and there’s no hope of turning back, then sadly, no.

No. Enrollment is completely confidential – you will not see other students and they will not see you. You can simply log in and access the content at your own convenience, whenever you would like!

On your credit card, your purchase will show as either “EMS, LLC” or “Equitable Mediation.”

In addition, you will receive an email receipt after you purchase the course, and Equitable Mediation Services will be listed on that receipt.

So if you don’t want your spouse to know you purchased this course, you would need to use both a private email address and a payment method your spouse does not use or have access to.

And when viewing the content, you’ll want to use a computer or tablet they also don’t share with you or have access to.

Are you ready to take control of your future?

“A divorce agreement that serves everyone’s best interests isn’t out of reach. With the right knowledge, skills, and preparation, it’s an achievable reality. This journey may seem daunting, but you don’t have to walk it alone. We’re here to help you.

The steps you take now can help you navigate this challenging time – and work towards a better outcome for your future.”

– Joe & Cheryl Dillon

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