If you’ve been considering becoming a Divorce With Dignity (DWD) Provider — or even thinking about it quietly — this is the moment when waiting no longer serves you.
On January 1, 2026, DWD subscription pricing increases across the board.
That means higher setup fees, higher monthly costs, and higher long-term overhead for anyone who joins after December 31, 2025.
This is not a marketing tactic or a soft deadline.
This is the final window to lock in legacy pricing — even if you don’t plan to launch your practice until sometime in 2026.
If you care about profitability, flexibility, and securing your preferred territory, this matters more than you may realize.
This article breaks down exactly what’s changing, what you risk by waiting, why signing before Dec 31 is a strategic business decision (not a rushed one), and how to move forward with clarity and confidence.
What’s Changing on January 1, 2026
Divorce With Dignity has spent more than 30 years refining a system that allows professionals to build peaceful, predictable, and profitable divorce practices.
As the network has grown, the level of support, infrastructure, technology, and operational resources included in the Provider model has expanded significantly. As a result, pricing is being updated to reflect that increased value.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. Subscription Rates Are Increasing
Beginning January 1, 2026:
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Setup fees increase
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Monthly subscription fees increase
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Population-based add-on fees increase
The exact numbers are outlined on the Provider pricing page and in the Provider Guide, but the takeaway is simple:
Joining in 2026 will cost more — permanently.
There is no retroactive discount and no way to “lock in” old pricing after the deadline.
2. Territories Are Exclusive — One Provider Per County
DWD operates on an exclusive territory model.
That means:
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One Provider per county (with limited exceptions in very large metro areas)
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Once a county is assigned, it is no longer available
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You cannot “waitlist” your way into a taken territory
This is intentional. It protects Providers from competition within the same geographic area and allows you to build a strong local reputation without dilution.
But it also means that waiting carries two risks:
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Higher pricing
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Losing your preferred territory entirely
Once a territory is gone, it may not reopen.
3. Only a Signed Contract by Dec 31 Guarantees Legacy Pricing
This part is critical:
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Interest alone does not secure pricing
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Conversations do not secure pricing
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Scheduling a call does not secure pricing
Only a signed Provider agreement by December 31, 2025 locks in 2025 legacy rates.
After that date, all new Providers enter at 2026 pricing — period.
What You’re Risking by Waiting
Waiting can feel safe. It feels responsible. It feels like you’re “thinking things through.”
But from a business perspective, waiting past December 31 carries very real costs.
1. Higher Long-Term Overhead (Lower ROI)
Higher setup fees and monthly subscriptions mean:
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Slower break-even point
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Reduced margins
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More pressure early in your launch
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Less flexibility in pricing your services
Over the lifespan of your business, the difference between 2025 and 2026 pricing can add up to thousands of dollars.
That’s money that could instead support:
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Marketing
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Coaching
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Continuing education
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Office upgrades
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Time off
2. Delaying Your Launch While You Re-Budget
Many professionals who miss the pricing window find themselves delaying their plans altogether.
Why?
Because higher costs require:
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More upfront capital
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More savings
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More financial justification
That delay often stretches into months — or years — and sometimes leads to abandoning the idea entirely.
Locking in legacy pricing now gives you time:
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Time to plan
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Time to save
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Time to prepare
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Time to launch on your terms
3. Losing Exclusive Territory
This is often the most painful regret we hear.
Someone waits.
Another Provider signs.
The territory is gone.
Even if pricing weren’t increasing, territory exclusivity alone makes timing critical. Combined with pricing changes, the stakes are higher than ever.
Why You Should Sign Before December 31 — Even If You Launch Later
One of the most common misconceptions is that signing now means launching immediately.
It does not.
Signing before December 31 simply means:
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You lock in 2025 pricing
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You secure your territory
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You protect your future margins
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You buy yourself flexibility
You can still:
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Launch in early 2026
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Launch mid-year
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Start part-time
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Build slowly
This is not about rushing into action — it’s about making a smart, low-risk business decision while the option still exists.
Think of it as reserving your seat, not jumping on stage.
Common Questions (Quick FAQ Snapshot)
“I don’t have clients yet.”
That’s normal.
Many successful DWD Providers started with zero clients. The DWD system provides:
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Marketing templates
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Messaging that attracts peace-seeking clients
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Outreach strategies
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Clear intake workflows
You are not expected to arrive with a book of business — you’re given the tools to build one.
“I already have a full-time job.”
Most Providers don’t quit their existing work overnight.
Many:
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Start part-time
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Take on a small number of cases
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Build confidence and cash flow
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Scale only when ready
DWD was designed to support gradual transitions, not all-or-nothing leaps.
“I don’t have mediation credentials yet.”
DWD works with:
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Licensed mediators
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Professionals pursuing mediation credentials
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Coaches and legal professionals operating within defined roles
Credentialing pathways and compliance guidance are outlined clearly in the Provider Guide, and support is available to help you understand what applies in your jurisdiction.
“I’m still not sure if this is right for me.”
That’s exactly why the Opportunity Evaluation exists.
It’s not a sales call.
It’s a conversation.
The goal is clarity — not pressure.
This Is the Final Window — And It’s Closing Fast
Let’s be very clear:
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December 31, 2025 is the deadline
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Pricing increases January 1, 2026
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Territories continue to fill
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Legacy pricing will not return
If Divorce With Dignity has been on your radar — even quietly — this is the moment to act in alignment with your long-term goals.
Waiting costs more.
Acting now preserves options.
Your Next Step
This window closes December 31, 2025 at midnight (Pacific Time).
After that:
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New pricing applies
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Territories may be gone
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The opportunity becomes more expensive
If you’re ready to protect your future practice and give yourself the flexibility to launch when the time is right:
👉 Schedule Your Opportunity Evaluation
👉 Download the Provider Guide & Secure Legacy Pricing
Both are available here:
https://peacefuldivorcebusiness.com/become-a-provider-with-divorce-with-dignity-at-2025-rates-final-window/
This is your last call.
If you’ve been waiting for certainty — this is it.
