You’re considering divorce
You’re not ready to file, but you want to know what you’re walking into — financially, legally, and emotionally — before you make a move.
Divorce & custody coaching
You can get through this — and come out stronger.
Collective Counsel is private coaching for people facing divorce, custody, and the hard chapters that follow. Meredith Ashley brings clear strategy, honest guidance, and steady support so you can protect what matters and rebuild on your terms.
Serving clients nationwide by phone and video · Based in Metairie, Louisiana
Who this is for
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
Divorce and custody don’t just test your patience. They test your finances, your confidence, and the relationships you care about most. Coaching gives you a plan before you need one.
You’re in the middle of it
You have an attorney, but you need someone to translate the chaos — organize your strategy, prep for court, and keep you grounded week to week.
You’re co-parenting
The papers are signed, but the hard part is here: custody exchanges, communication, boundaries, and keeping your kids steady through all of it.
How coaching works
Part strategist, part advocate, part steady voice.
Coaching isn’t therapy and it isn’t legal advice. It’s the practical layer in between — the person who helps you decide what to do next and how to do it well.
What we’ll work on together
- Getting clear on your goals and non-negotiables
- Preparing for mediation, hearings, and depositions
- Building a custody or communication plan that actually holds
- Protecting your kids emotionally through every stage
- Managing difficult ex-partner communication
- Rebuilding confidence, finances, and a life that feels yours
How we’ll work together
- Private 1-on-1 sessions by phone or video
- Personalized strategy plans you can actually use
- Honest, no-judgment conversations
- Flexible scheduling for real, adult-sized lives
- Packages for short-term prep or ongoing support
- Referrals to attorneys, therapists, and financial pros when needed
Meredith gave me language, strategy, and the kind of calm you can’t fake. I walked into mediation prepared for the first time in two years.— Coaching client, 2024
Start with a consultation.
One call to talk through what you’re facing, what you need, and whether coaching is the right fit. No pressure, no pitch — just a real conversation.