Hi, I'm Alison Schneider.
I'm a CDC Certified Divorce Coach, a senior paralegal, and someone who believes that even when life takes you through some pretty rough terrain, you can find your footing again.
I've worked in the legal field since 2008. Over the years, I've supported attorneys across different areas of law, including civil litigation and family law.
Today, I work as a senior paralegal in a Denver family law practice.
Working in law has given me a close-up view of what happens when people find themselves in difficult, often life-changing disputes. I understand the demands of the legal process, the amount of information people are expected to absorb, and how overwhelming it can feel to make important decisions when emotions are running high.
But I've also come to understand that knowing what is happening legally doesn't necessarily make it easier to figure out what to do personally.
When you're going through a high-conflict separation or divorce, it's easy to feel like your entire life has become about the conflict. You may spend hours thinking about a conversation, worrying about what comes next, or trying to anticipate how someone else will react. And when the divorce is finally over, you may discover that the challenges haven't ended with the paperwork. Co-parenting, communication, boundaries, and ongoing conflict can continue to demand your attention long after the decree is signed.
That's where divorce coaching comes in.
I became a divorce coach because I wanted to help people navigate that personal side of the experience. Through coaching, I've helped clients work through some of the hardest chapters of their lives, find their center, and get grounded enough to see their options more clearly.
Sometimes, you need a place where you can slow down and talk through what's happening without feeling like you have to have all the answers. Sometimes, you need help separating what you can control from what you can't. And sometimes, you simply need to step back, regain perspective, and decide what makes sense as your next move.
That's the kind of space I want to provide through Waypoint Vista.
My approach is practical, thoughtful, and centered on you. I'm not here to tell you what your life should look like, make decisions for you, or promise that you can change another person's behavior. I'm here to help you understand your situation, reconnect with your own priorities, and identify realistic next steps that move you toward the life you want to build.
Whether you're in the middle of a difficult separation, preparing for a challenging conversation, trying to navigate high-conflict co-parenting, or years past your divorce and wondering why the conflict is still following you, you don't have to figure everything out at once.
You just need a place to start.
Finding Your Next Waypoint
The idea behind Waypoint Vista is simple: you don't have to know your final destination to figure out your next step.
Sometimes the terrain is rough. Sometimes the path ahead isn't clear. And sometimes you need someone to help you step back, look at the bigger picture, and find a way forward that feels right for you.
That's what I'd like to help you do.
You bring the situation. We'll find the waypoint.
Certifications
CDC Certified Divorce Coach
