Support That Meets You Where You Are
Whether you’re just beginning to separate, navigating mediation, or preparing for court, DepartSmart offers structured coaching to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Our services are built for real people dealing with real-life separation—no legal jargon, no judgment, just practical strategy and support that works.
Who We Help
Our clients aren’t starting over—they’re deep in it.
Midlife, career-focused, often co-parenting, and carrying years of emotional weight. They’re not just looking for sympathy—they want strategy.
📊 Divorce Happens in Midlife
Most of our clients are in their late 30s to early 50s.
They’re facing divorce after 15 to 20 years of marriage, right when careers, parenting, and financial complexity peak.
📍 Average age at divorce: 47.5
📍 Average age at marriage: 29.5
📍 Most common age range for divorce: 30–44*Statistics Canada census data
⏳ Divorce Takes Time—And That Time Takes a Toll
The average divorce in Nova Scotia takes over 5 months to finalize. And that’s if things go smoothly.
That’s half a year of:
Paperwork
Uncertainty
Emotional strain
Co-parenting limbo
Constant questions from lawyers, kids, and your own inner critic
👶 Kids and Divorce: The Age Factor
Children don’t get a say in separation—but they feel the full weight of it.
As kids get older, the chances that they’ve experienced their parents’ divorce increases sharply. That means the decisions you make now don’t just affect you—they shape your child’s emotional landscape for years.
Whether your child is 4 or 14, the way you handle this matters. Coaching helps you keep their experience front-of-mind—without losing sight of your own stability.
We help parents:
Create smoother transitions for young kids
Communicate clearly with preteens
Set boundaries with teens
What You’re Dealing With Isn’t Simple. But Your Support Should Be.
At DepartSmart, we don’t just listen—we help you plan, prepare, and stay on track. Every coaching session is built to reduce overwhelm and increase control, so you can make better decisions and protect what matters most.
Not sure where to start? We’ll help you get your bearings.
Worried about co-parenting, court, or your next big move? We’ll help you think it through.
Feel like you're doing this alone? You won’t be—not anymore.
Choose the kind of help that moves you forward.
Why Divorce Coaching Works
Expert Guidance
Separation and divorce impacts everything that is important to you: your children, your home, your finances, your business, your savings, and your investments. Divorce coaching provides individuals with access to experienced professionals who have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the divorce process. Coaches work collaboratively with lawyers and other professionals to give clients the best possible experience during the difficult and challenging time of separation.
Personalized Support
Divorce coaching takes a tailored approach, focusing on each client's unique circumstances, goals, and concerns. Coaches provide individualized strategies, tools, and resources that address specific needs, empowering clients to make informed decisions and take proactive steps forward.
Emotional Empowerment
Divorce can be emotionally challenging, and coaching offers a safe space for individuals to express their feelings and gain clarity. Coaches help clients build resilience, develop coping mechanisms, and foster self-compassion, enabling them to heal, grow, and embrace new beginnings with strength and confidence.