Restorative Divorce® Pathway

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Restorative Divorce® Pathway

A Family-Centered Approach to Divorce, Healing, and Growth

Graphic showing the three-step Restorative Divorce Pathway: 1. Prepare with The Kitchen Table Divorce eBook, 2. Support your children with the Rudy & Ali series, and 3. Rebuild with the 90-Day Workbook.

At Birt Family Law, we've developed a unique, structured pathway that helps parents, children, and families move through the divorce process with clarity, care, and long-term focus. The Restorative Divorce® Pathway consists of three foundational tools that meet families where they are and guide them forward with strength and intention.

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1. The Kitchen Table Divorce® eBook

For Preparation & Minimizing Legal Involvement

The Kitchen Table Divorce™ eBook: Only $10 on Amazon or free with flat fee legal support — birtlaw.com

Designed for individuals or couples exploring separation outside the courtroom, this eBook provides:

  • A self-paced guide to organizing your thoughts and understanding your options

  • Tips for preparing for mediation or early negotiation

  • A framework to reduce attorney-driven conflict and keep control in your hands

Best For: Parents who want to begin the divorce conversation with clarity and minimize legal escalation.


2. Rudy & Ali Children's Book Series (Coming Summer 2025)

For Supporting Children Emotionally During Divorce

Cover mock-up of 'Rudy & Ali: A Listening Ear & A Cozy Corner' featuring a young girl reading, paw prints on her legs, and the subtitle 'Helping Kids Feel Safe During Big Family Changes

Gentle stories told through the eyes of Rudy and Ali, two Clumber spaniels who help children:

  • Understand big changes and who the helpers are — like companion animals, teachers, therapists, child specialists, or in some families, a Guardian ad Litem (GAL)

  • Feel safe, heard, and supported throughout changes in their family

  • Navigate complex emotions with comfort and hope

Each book includes a tear-out Parent Resource Guide with tips and insights from the author's 20+ years of experience.

Best For: Parents of children ages 4–8 who want age-appropriate tools for emotional support.

  Preorder the Rudy & Ali Children's Book


3. The 90-Day Restorative Divorce® Workbook

For Healing, Growth & Future Planning

Cover of the 90-Day Restorative Divorce Workbook by Erin Birt with teal branding and a coffee cup on a wood table.

A structured workbook to guide clients through:

  • Emotional reflection and regulation

  • Co-parenting strategies and mindset shifts

  • Daily affirmations, self-care, and future goal setting

Used during or after mediation or legal services, this workbook helps reinforce long-term stability and personal transformation.

Best For: Individuals seeking clarity, confidence, and empowerment through and beyond divorce.

  Order the 90-Day Restorative Divorce® Workbook


How These Tools Work Together

Whether you're just beginning to consider divorce or rebuilding after a finalized separation, the Restorative Divorce® Pathway offers practical support every step of the way. These resources are grounded in over two decades of family law and mediation experience — helping you make informed decisions, protect your children's well-being, and move forward with confidence.

Graphic showing the three-step Restorative Divorce Pathway: 1. Prepare with The Kitchen Table Divorce eBook, 2. Support your children with the Rudy & Ali series, and 3. Rebuild with the 90-Day Workbook.

Each tool is designed to stand alone or work together as part of a holistic, client-centered approach to separation and healing.

Work one-on-one with our paralegal or attorney as you move through The Kitchen Table Divorce® eBook. Create a calming evening ritual by reading a Rudy & Ali children's book with your child. And plan for a better future by working through the 90-Day Restorative Divorce® Workbook — either independently or with guidance from our team — over just 90 days.


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Reach out for a free 15-minute call to explore how the Restorative Divorce® Pathway can help your family.


Restorative Divorce® and The Kitchen Table Divorce® are registered trademarks of Erin N Birt and The Law Firm of Erin N Birt PC. All materials are protected and developed through over two decades of family law and mediation experience.

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    Erin Birt

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