Divorce, Custody, & Family Transition Support
Feeling overwhelmed?
Afraid of the future?
Don’t know what to do first?
Concerned about your children?
Wondering how it will all turn out?
Coaching Philosophy
Dawn White, through DGW Business Services LLC, provides reflective, structured support for individuals navigating divorce, co-parenting, custody concerns, and family transition.
As a thinking partner, coaching is designed to help clients:
increase clarity and self-awareness,
reduce overwhelm,
organize thoughts and priorities,
prepare for productive conversations with relevant professionals,
improve communication awareness,
remain aligned with their values and best self,
and identify intentional next steps.
Coaching is not legal advice, therapy, financial advising, or crisis intervention.
Service Models
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Service Models *
There are several options for how we can work together.
Option 1 — Single Support Session
Best For
Immediate support needs
Isolated concerns or decision points
Clients seeking occasional support
Mediation or meeting preparation
Clients not currently needing ongoing coaching
Option 2 — Ongoing Monthly Support
Includes
Up to four (4) scheduled coaching sessions per month
Reserved recurring scheduling priority
Brief text/email support between sessions
Continuity of support throughout the month
Ongoing reflection, awareness, and accountability support
Attorney-Referred Client Support
In some situations, clients may be referred by attorneys for independent coaching support.
Under this structure:
the client remains the coaching client of DGW Business Services,
and communication with attorneys occurs only with client authorization.
Attorney-Integrated Support Model
In select situations, DGW Business Services may work directly with a law firm or attorney as part of an attorney-integrated support structure.
Under this arrangement:
the attorney or law firm retains DGW Business Services,
billing structures are determined between the attorney and DGW Business Services,
and services may vary depending on the needs of the matter.
All services remain within the scope of coaching support, organization, reflection, and communication awareness.
DGW Business Services does not provide legal advice or legal representation.
Any attorney-integrated support remains subject to the direction and oversight of the retaining attorney.
Attorney-integrated arrangements are customized based on the needs and structure of the individual law practice.
How to Engage
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How to Engage *
Step 1 — Schedule a Complimentary Discovery & Clarity Consultation
New clients begin with a complimentary 30–45 minute Discovery & Clarity Consultation to:
discuss current concerns and areas of support,
determine whether coaching is an appropriate fit,
review available support options,
and answer questions about the coaching process.
Following the consultation, clients may choose:
a single support session,
an ongoing monthly support package,
attorney-integrated support model, if appropriate.
Step 2 — Select a Support Option
Once a coaching structure is selected:
intake and agreement forms will be provided,
scheduling will be confirmed,
and payment arrangements will be completed prior to the first session, unless the attorney-integrated support model applies.
Step 3 — Begin Ongoing Support
Coaching sessions are conducted virtually unless otherwise arranged.
Clients are encouraged to approach coaching with openness, curiosity, reflection, and a willingness to explore intentional next steps aligned with their values and goals.
About Dawn White
A thoughtful and dynamic leader, Dawn White has 29 years' experience mentoring and coaching in multiple industries ranging from college students to high-performing teams and future leaders within software companies, including a Fortune 500 company.
In 2025 Dawn started her own business, DGW Business Services, LLC, and began consulting on operational clarity and strategy for small to mid-size businesses, including small law firms.
After a rewarding experience working with a client going through family transition for close to a year, in 2026 Dawn began working on her Certified Divorce Coaching (CDC) certification to be completed in September of 2026.
Client Experience
“I was recently going through a custody battle in an effort to prevent my ex-husband from gaining
full custody and relocating our daughter out of state. Dawn helped me stay grounded and
organized and provided the emotional support to manage my stress and make intentional
decisions during an extremely stressful and scary time. She worked with my attorney to provide a
comprehensive support system and team approach that has made a huge impact on our family's
sanity.”
— R.F.