From Uncertain to Done — Without the Courtroom

Certified divorce coaching to help you find clarity and get ready. Private mediation to finalize it — without the legal war, the legal bills, or your life becoming public record.

97% of divorces never reach a trial. Yours doesn’t have to either.

 Credentialed ADR Family Mediator

 High Conflict Certified Divorce Coach

 #1 Bestselling Author of Better Divorce Blueprint

 Trusted by Professionals, Business Owners, and Long-Term Couples

Divorce doesn’t have to destroy your future. It can become the beginning of your strongest chapter.

If you’re contemplating divorce, overwhelmed by a high-conflict relationship, struggling to co-parent, or trying to rebuild your life after divorce, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

At Better Divorce Academy, we help women make informed, confident decisions before, during, and after divorce—so they can protect their children, finances, emotional well-being, and future while avoiding unnecessary conflict, lengthy court battles, and overwhelming legal expenses.

Founded by Paulette Rigo, a Credentialed ADR Family Mediator, Certified Divorce Coach specializing in high-conflict,  #1 Best-Selling Author of The Better Divorce Blueprint, and Host of the Better Divorce Podcast, Better Divorce Academy combines professional expertise with lived experience to provide compassionate guidance, practical solutions, and strategic support when you need it most.

As an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) professional, Paulette helps families resolve conflict outside the courtroom whenever possible, empowering clients to avoid court, keep their private life private, save all unnecessary legal fees, protect their children, maintain greater control and divorce swiftly with wisdom, grace, dignity and success. 

Whether you’re:

    •    Wondering if divorce is the right decision.

    •    Preparing to leave a difficult or high-conflict marriage.

    •    Trying to avoid a costly courtroom battle.

    •    Struggling with co-parenting or narcissistic behaviors.

    •    Rebuilding your confidence, finances, and identity after divorce.

You’ll find trusted support, proven strategies, and real-world solutions designed to help you move forward with clarity instead of confusion—and confidence instead of fear.

Services Include:

    •    Credentialed ADR Family Mediation

    •    Certified Divorce Coaching

    •    Co-Parenting Success

    •    Divorce Education & Planning

    •    Online Courses & Resources

    •    Workshops, Books & Educational Tools

Our mission is simple: to help you protect what matters most, preserve your peace, and create a future that is stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling than you ever imagined.

Because divorce isn’t the end of your story. It’s the beginning of writing a better one.

Ready to take the next step? Visit BetterDivorceAcademy.com to schedule a confidential consultation or explore our free resources. Your path to clarity, confidence, and a better divorce starts here.