You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
Separation and divorce involve far more than legal filings and court dates. There are conversations you’re dreading, decisions you’re not sure how to make, and a co-parenting relationship that has to work even when the marriage didn’t. That’s where coaching comes in.
Pam Purdy has spent more than 26 years helping Central Pennsylvania families navigate some of the hardest moments of their lives. As a trained mediator, collaborative law attorney, and former custody conference officer for Dauphin County, she brings a depth of practical experience that goes well beyond the courtroom. Coaching allows her to share that experience with you in a flexible, focused way, without the structure of formal legal representation.
What Coaching Is, and Isn’t
Coaching through Purdy Law Office is a consulting service. Pam is not acting as your attorney in a coaching relationship, and coaching sessions do not create an attorney-client relationship. She cannot give you legal advice or represent your interests in court. What she can do is help you think more clearly, communicate more effectively, and move forward with greater confidence.
If you need legal representation, she can refer you to the right resources, including, where appropriate, the litigation and mediation services available through Purdy Law Office.
Who Coaching Is For
You might benefit from coaching if you:
- Are thinking about separation or divorce and want to understand your options before making any decisions
- Have recently separated and are struggling to establish a workable co-parenting relationship
- Need help communicating with your co-parent in a way that keeps conflict low and keeps your kids out of the middle
- Are looking for practical guidance on building a co-parenting plan that actually fits your family
- Want support from someone who understands family law — without hiring a lawyer for every question
Coaching Services
Divorce Readiness Consultation
A focused single session for people who are considering separation or divorce and want to think through the road ahead, what the process looks like, what factors matter most, and how to start making informed decisions. This is not legal advice; it’s the kind of honest, experienced perspective that helps you ask better questions.
Co-Parenting Reset
A structured series of sessions designed to help separated or divorced parents build a communication framework that works. Whether you’re just starting out or trying to break a pattern of ongoing conflict, this service helps you develop practical tools for co-parenting with less stress and more consistency.
Ongoing Co-Parenting Support
Some families benefit from having a steady, knowledgeable resource available as new challenges come up, schedule changes, school decisions, transitions. Ongoing coaching sessions provide a place to work through those moments with guidance from someone who understands both the legal landscape and the human reality of co-parenting.
Ready to Talk?
Coaching sessions begin with a complimentary 15-minute intake call so we can make sure the service is the right fit for your situation. To schedule yours, contact our office at 717-527-5751 or reach us through our contact page.
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Coaching services are not legal representation. If your situation requires an attorney, we will let you know and can discuss whether other Purdy Law Office services — including mediation, collaborative law, or traditional representation — may be a better fit.