Divorce Advisor (Coach)

Company Description Marital Dispute Advisors (MDA) is an employee benefit provider focused exclusively on helping workers navigate the personal and professional impact of divorce. The organization offers strategic coaching, expert advisory support, and a clear process to help employees make informed decisions and move through divorce more efficiently. MDA’s services include one-on-one advisory sessions with experienced marital dispute advisors, attorneys, and financial valuation experts, as well as on-demand access to a comprehensive video library. By reducing legal confusion, financial stress, and emotional overload, MDA helps employees return to full productivity faster while minimizing disruption and cost for employers. MDA partners closely with HR and benefits leaders to provide a proactive solution that supports both employee well-being and organizational performance.
Role Description The Divorce Advisor (Coach) is a part-time, remote role responsible for guiding employees through the divorce process with clear, structured support. On a day-to-day basis, the advisor conducts confidential coaching sessions, helps clients understand legal and financial considerations, and aids in preparing for meetings with attorneys and other professionals. The role involves assessing each client’s situation, identifying key decision points, and offering strategic options that reduce unnecessary conflict, delay, and expense. The advisor will use MDA’s frameworks and resources to help clients set priorities, manage documentation, and stay focused at work while addressing personal challenges. This role also includes maintaining accurate case notes, collaborating with other expert advisors when needed, and contributing feedback to improve MDA’s tools and educational content.
Qualifications
Strong coaching and advisory skills, with experience supporting individuals through high-stress life transitions such as divorce, separation, or major family changes.
Solid understanding of divorce-related processes (legal, financial, and practical), with the ability to explain complex topics in clear, accessible language; prior work with family law professionals or financial planners is a plus.
Excellent communication, active listening, and empathy, including the ability to build trust, maintain strict confidentiality, and support diverse clients without judgment.
Well-developed organizational and analytical skills, including structured problem-solving, documentation management, and the ability to track multiple client cases efficiently.
Comfort with remote work tools and digital platforms for video calls, scheduling, and secure record-keeping; ability to work independently and manage a flexible, part-time schedule.
Relevant education or professional background in coaching, counseling, social work, HR, family law, or a related field; certifications in coaching or mediation are advantageous.
Commitment to non-discriminatory, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices when working with clients from varied backgrounds and family structures.

Work arrangement
Yes