Divorce Coach Minnesota: Erica Carlson

How I support Minnesota women through divorce

Minnesota is a no-fault, equitable-distribution state, which means the courts are less interested in who did what and far more interested in decisions: how parenting time is divided, how marital property and debt are split, whether spousal maintenance applies. Those decisions arrive quickly, often while you're least equipped to make them. That's the gap I fill.

You can read more about my coaching services, my background and training, or start with the free divorce checklist if you'd like something practical today. If you're comparing every form of divorce support in Minnesota, including therapy, support groups, mediators, and financial help, start there instead.

Divorce coaching in Minnesota: common questions

What are your Minnesota divorce coaching package prices?

My packages run from $1,200 to $5,000 depending on how much support you want: Foundation $1,200, Guided $2,000 and Complete $5,000. I sell coaching in packages rather than by the hour. You can compare the support included on my packages page, and our first conversation is free and confidential.

What does a divorce coach in Minnesota do?

A divorce coach helps you prepare for and move through divorce with clarity. I help Minnesota women organize documents before meeting an attorney, prepare for mediation, plan co-parenting conversations, and manage the emotional weight of the process, so your legal hours are spent on legal work, not on processing.

Do you only work with clients in the Twin Cities?

I'm based in the Twin Cities, so if you're in Minneapolis or St. Paul we can meet in person. I also work virtually with women throughout Minnesota, Edina, Bloomington, Woodbury, Eagan, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Duluth, Rochester and beyond, as well as clients nationwide.

Do you work with high-conflict divorces?

Yes. As a high conflict divorce coach, I help women handle a combative spouse, escalating messages, and stalled negotiations, with boundaries, prepared language, clean documentation, and a parallel-parenting structure that keeps children out of the middle.

Do you offer co-parenting coaching in Minneapolis?

I do. Co-parenting coaching covers schedules, handoffs, holidays, school communication, and how to talk with your kids about what's changing. Many Minneapolis and St. Paul families start this before the decree and continue afterward, when the routine is still finding its footing.

How is a divorce coach different from a Minnesota divorce attorney?

Your attorney advises you on Minnesota law, files documents, and represents you. I don't give legal advice. I help you show up to those meetings organized, clear on your priorities, and steady, which usually shortens the process and lowers the cost.

When should I start working with a divorce coach?

Earlier than most women think. The best time is while you're still deciding, or in the first weeks after the decision is made, before documents are filed and while options are still open. It's never too late, though; I also work with women mid-process and after the decree.

Does Minnesota require a reason for divorce?

Minnesota is a no-fault state: the only ground needed is an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. What that means practically is that the work ahead is less about proving anything and more about decisions: parenting time, property, and what your next chapter looks like.