San Francisco, CA
With one of the highest costs of living in the country, a San Francisco divorce can carry real financial and emotional weight under California's community-property rules. DivorcePlus connects you with experienced divorce coaches who understand the California process and help you move through it with clarity, confidence, and judgment-free support.

  • Emotional Support During Divorce

    What does a divorce coach do during a San Francisco divorce? A coach gives you a calm space to process emotions and reduce stress, so you can think clearly and make steady decisions throughout your California divorce.

  • Step-by-Step Guidance & Organization

    Is a divorce coach the same as a divorce attorney? No. A California attorney handles the legal filings; a coach helps you prepare, stay organized, and understand your next steps, keeping your legal time focused and more affordable.

  • Communication & Co-Parenting Support

    Can divorce coaching help with co-parenting in San Francisco? Yes. Coaching helps you communicate calmly with a co-parent, lower conflict, and build routines that work across the Bay Area.

  • Planning for Life After Divorce

    When should I hire a divorce coach in San Francisco? The earlier the better. A DivorcePlus coach helps you set goals, rebuild confidence, and create a clear plan for your next chapter.

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When Your Child Is in Distress and Your Co-Parent Is Volatile

By Leslie Bonin, family law attorney, and Monique Drake, JD and Certified Coach • September 16, 2026
A family law attorney and a divorce coach on helping a distressed child, documenting what's happening, and what a court can actually order about a volatile co-parent.
Close-up of a woman with eyes closed, holding a pink note over her mouth with an X drawn on it.

DARVO: Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender

By Alicia Pellegrin, PhD, Forensic Psychologist, and Richard Perque, family law attorney and former judge • September 3, 2026
A forensic psychologist and a former family court judge explain DARVO, why it works on observers, how to recognize it, and what courts can actually do about it.
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When a Child Gets Their Own Lawyer: Attorneys for Children in Custody Cases

By Richard Perque and Leslie Bonin, family law attorneys • September 2, 2026
Two family law attorneys, one who serves as court-appointed counsel for children, explain child attorneys, GALs, and amicus attorneys, and when a court appoints one.

When Your Child Is in Distress and Your Co-Parent Is Volatile

By Leslie Bonin, family law attorney, and Monique Drake, JD and Certified Coach • September 16, 2026
A family law attorney and a divorce coach on helping a distressed child, documenting what's happening, and what a court can actually order about a volatile co-parent.
Close-up of a woman with eyes closed, holding a pink note over her mouth with an X drawn on it.

DARVO: Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender

By Alicia Pellegrin, PhD, Forensic Psychologist, and Richard Perque, family law attorney and former judge • September 3, 2026
A forensic psychologist and a former family court judge explain DARVO, why it works on observers, how to recognize it, and what courts can actually do about it.