Career Resources for Lawyers, Mediators, Financial Advisors and Other Professionals to Support Clients During Separation and Divorce

Why Career Support Matters During Divorce

Career Counselling to Support Clients' Career and Financial Stability During Separation and Divorce.

Career Resources for Lawyers, Mediators, Financial Advisors and Other Professionals to Support Clients During Separation and Divorce

Professionals who work with separating or divorcing individuals whether in family law, therapy, financial planning, coaching, real estate or other areas know that major life transitions often come with major career uncertainty. Your clients may be facing questions about income, employment, work-life balance, or how to afford their next chapter.

Career-related stress can impact everything from legal negotiations to emotional recovery. When your clients have adequate career support, your work becomes easier, more focused, and more effective.

That’s where a career counsellor who works specifically with clients going through separation and divorce can be a valuable independent resource.

Why Career Support Matters During Divorce

Career changes are common during and after separation. Sometimes these changes are reactive, driven by financial necessity or new parenting responsibilities. Other times, they are proactive like when people feel drawn to use this major life change as an opportunity to realign their work with their values or goals.

Clients may need to:

• Explore new or increased income sources

• Rebuild confidence after a career pause

• Adjust their employment to fit new custody arrangements

• Find practical ways to retrain or upskill

• Change careers to regain autonomy or stability

  
  

Without professional support, these challenges can feel overwhelming. And when they’re unresolved, they can slow down your work, complicate agreements, and increase client stress. When it comes to helping your clients build career and financial stability during separation or divorce, Booth Careers is the private practice you want to work with.

How Divorce-Aware Career Counselling Complements Your Work

As a career counsellor focused specifically on career transitions during separation and divorce, I work independently with clients who need guidance on their next professional steps. They find me through direct outreach or through trusted professionals in their lives such as lawyers, mediators, therapists, coaches, and financial and other advisors. We all understand that career planning is a missing piece for many clients.

During more than 2 decades as a career counsellor, I’ve seen career challenges create conflict in marriages, partnerships, and families. I've also seen marital conflict create career challenges. It's all connected.

I don’t provide legal, financial, or therapeutic services. I refer my clients to other professionals for this type of support. I focus solely on helping clients explore viable, realistic options for their career path, income needs, or re-entry into the workforce. Clients hire me directly and independently, and they remain in full control of whether or how to share anything from our sessions with others.

The result? Your clients are more confident and future-focused in the decisions you’re guiding them through.

Who Might Refer Clients for Career Support?

You may find value in having me as a resource if you're a:

• Family or divorce lawyer working with clients facing significant financial or lifestyle changes

• Therapist helping clients cope with the emotional toll of separation or identity shifts

• Divorce coach supporting clients in taking practical next steps

• Certified Divorce Financial Analyst or Financial planner building accurate post-divorce budgets

• Mediator facilitating collaborative solutions that require realistic planning

  
  

These professionals are often the first to hear a client say, “I don’t even know what I’ll do for work.” That’s when having a referral resource for career counselling becomes invaluable.

Examples of Clients I Help

I work with individuals at many stages of their careers. Some examples include:

• A professional in their 40s seeking to restructure their work to align with sole parenting responsibilities

• A client re-evaluating their career direction after a high-conflict divorce and burnout from corporate life

• A mid-career professional whose financial settlement requires a to return to work sooner than expected

  
  

In each case, we work together to develop a strategy that fits the client’s goals, situation, and energy level. This includes income exploration, reskilling pathways, confidence-building, career discovery and job search.

Why a Specialized Career Counsellor Matters

Career planning during divorce is not one-size-fits-all. It often involves difficult emotions, practical limits, and high-stakes decisions. Clients need guidance that is both compassionate and realistic.

With over 24 years of experience in career and employment counselling and vocational rehabilitation, I help clients untangle what’s next professionally. I also act as a career resource for Lawyers, Mediators, Financial Advisors, Therapists, Divorce Coaches and other professionals to support their clients moving through separation and divorce.

Having an independent career counsellor who specializes in this way can prove to be a valuable resource offering targeted support that may be outside of your scope.

The Value to You as a Referring Professional

When clients receive career support during separation, it can improve outcomes across the board:

• Legal professionals find clients are better prepared for financial disclosure and more grounded in negotiations

• Therapists and coaches see clients take meaningful action as they rebuild identity and confidence

• Financial advisors benefit from clearer projections and realistic timelines

  
  

Ultimately, clients make decisions from a place of stability and strategy, which benefits every other professional involved in their transition.

About My Practice

I am located in Burlington, Ontario and work privately with clients across Canada. Services are delivered virtually with discretion, professionalism, and a strong understanding of the emotional and logistical complexities of divorce. 

Clients receive specialized, personalized support designed to move them forward. My goal is to help them make informed, empowered decisions about their next chapter, with career clarity at the core.

Support Your Clients with Targeted Career Planning

If you're working with individuals navigating separation or divorce, this Referral Kit is designed to help you understand how I can support your clients' career stability.

Download the Referral Kit for Professionals — no email required.

Get your Referral Kit

Inside, you'll find:

• An overview of how I work with clients during separation/divorce

• What makes my services different from general career counseling

• Ideal referral scenarios and how to introduce the idea to clients

• Answers to common questions from legal, financial, and mental health professionals

  
  

Want to connect directly or need a career-related resource?

You’re welcome to reach out any time with questions or we can arrange a quick call. Check out my Free resources page for a helpful career guide and more resources to come!

About Christine

Christine is a seasoned career counsellor with over 24 years of experience in career development, vocational rehabilitation, job search, and work transitions. She supports individuals navigating separation or divorce who are seeking clarity, career direction, and long-term work-life alignment.