A child-focused approach to navigating divorce

Protecting Children During Divorce: A Child-Focused Approach

For thoughtful parents who want to protect their children during separation

Responsible leadership for parents facing separation.

If you are facing the possibility of divorce and your first concern is how to protect your children, you are in the right place.

Divorce is one of the most stressful moments in a parent’s life.

Most parents want the same thing: to protect their children.

But the traditional divorce process often makes that harder.

Conflict escalates.
Communication breaks down.
Children feel the tension.

It doesn’t have to happen that way.

This program shows parents how to move through divorce in a way that protects their children and reduces conflict during this transition.

Many thoughtful parents reach this point before they know exactly what they will do next.

You may recognize yourself here

You care deeply about your children.

You know that ongoing conflict will harm them.

And you have probably already sensed something important:

The traditional adversarial divorce process does not make sense for your family.

You want a better way forward.

If you would like to explore whether a child-focused approach to divorce is right for your family, the first step is a short conversation.

You do not need to be certain about divorce to schedule this conversation.

Many thoughtful parents reach this point before they know exactly what they will do next.

Schedule a Fit Conversation

Explore whether this child-focused approach can help protect your children and reduce conflict during separation.

The parents who join this program are thoughtful people

Many are:

• sad at the thought of their marriage ending
• discerning decision-makers
• entrepreneurs, business owners or their partners
  
• immigrants or people who have lived overseas and understand that systems can work differently
• parents of children with additional learning, behavioural, or medical needs

But what matters most is this: their children are at the centre of their world.

They know the decisions made during divorce will shape their children’s lives for years to come.

They want to make decisions they will be proud of years from now, decisions that will help their children thrive.

You do not need to be certain about divorce

Many parents arrive here feeling unsure.

You may still be asking:

• Is divorce really inevitable?

• Is there a way to protect the children if it happens?

• How do we make thoughtful decisions instead of reacting in fear?

This program does not push families toward divorce.

It helps parents understand how divorce works and how to handle it well if it becomes necessary.

Clarity reduces fear.

And thoughtful decisions protect children.

What matters most during divorce

Research is clear:

Divorce itself is not what harms children most. Ongoing parental conflict does.

Some families require more thought and coordination than others — especially when a child has additional learning, behavioural, or medical needs.

For those families, calm and deliberate decisions matter even more.

This program provides a clear framework for navigating divorce while keeping children at the centre of every decision.

You do not have to navigate this transition alone.

How the program works

Protecting Children During Divorce runs for four months.

Each month includes three 90-minute group sessions.

Two guided sessions

In these sessions:

• Kim teaches briefly (about 30 minutes) based on questions from participants or what the group needs most.

• The rest of the time focuses on reflection, clarity, and connection to help you be the best parent possible during and beyond this family transition.

One co-working session

Divorcing well requires gathering information and making practical decisions.

Most people avoid this work because it feels overwhelming.

The co-working session provides structured time to:

• organize financial information

• work on separation documents

• make steady progress

Many parents find this session alone changes everything.

The curriculum

The teachings are drawn from Kim’s My Lawyer Free Divorce materials and are available online for parents to explore at their own pace. 

These were developed from her experience going through her own divorce, and as a family lawyer and mediator helping parents navigate divorce thoughtfully.

Participants learn how to:

• keep children at the centre of decisions
• understand how divorce actually works
• negotiate separation agreements
• apply for divorce together when possible
• avoid escalation and unnecessary conflict

The goal is simple: help parents make clear decisions that protect their children.

When this program works best

Families enter divorce with very different circumstances.

Some parents are able to work collaboratively toward agreements.

Others are facing significant power imbalances in the relationship.

This program can support both situations.

The key requirement is mindset.

The parents who benefit most do not see themselves as victims.

They see themselves as responsible for the decisions they make for their children.

Even when circumstances are difficult.

Why parents choose Protecting Children During Divorce

Parents who join are not looking for someone to fight their battles. Winning is not the most important factor.

They want:

• clear information

• calm guidance

• thoughtful decisions

• protection for their children

They want to lead their families through this transition with dignity.

Kim Korven.  Former Lawyer and Mediator. 

The outcome

Divorce is never easy. Pain is often part of it. 

But it can be handled in a way that allows children to remain secure and loved.

Parents who complete this program gain the clarity and confidence to move forward without escalating conflict.

And their children feel the difference.

Schedule a Fit Conversation 

This program is designed for a specific type of parent.

The first step is a short conversation to see if it is a good fit.

During this 20-minute conversation, we will:

• discuss your situation
• explore whether this approach fits your goals
• decide whether the program is the right next step

If it is not a fit, Kim will help you think about other options.

You do not need to be certain about divorce to schedule this conversation.

Schedule a Fit Conversation to explore whether this child-focused approach to divorce is right for your family.

Schedule a Fit Conversation