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You can reach Dell Deaton on (734) 668-2001 by phone.

Our physical address is 65 Wexford Avenue, Belleville, Michigan 48111.

It is an absolute must that you contact me before your first time coming out to meet or attend any of our walk-in groups or workshops.

For the option of contacting us by eMail, click here. eMail

Want to know more about my work?

I serve the needs of those suffering marital distress through three core approaches: Individual consulting, mediation, and group programs. Before, during, and into post-divorce (or, in the rare instances where possible, reconciliation) months and years such things invariably take.

About Dell Deaton

Ironically, I worked as a wedding photographer to help pay for my education at the University of Michigan (from which I graduated with concentrations in communications, organizational sociology, and psychology in 1987).

I started working as what is generally called an “executive coach” in 1983. And throughout the late 1980s and into the 1990s, was employed professionally in global strategy and industrial negotiations. Over time, I moved into full-time consulting. And my client base increasingly focused on divorce as those who I served came to me with challenges related to life transitions that impacted personal goal-setting, solo parent responsibility balancing, and career strategy. I kept current with this by completing the same formal “Domestic Relations Mediation” training, along with additional domestic violence screening protocals and advanced instruction through the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) and Zena Zumeta’s Mediation Training and Consultation Institute.

As a dedicated divorce support professional, then, I’ve served 1000+ individuals over the years as they’ve worked through marital crises.

My life in a blended family

One of the most painful life experiences I’ve had was to become divorced. For many years lived as a single parent, raising a son who was at the beginning of that process less than a year old.

When I remarried after several years, it was to a woman I’d come to know I could rely upon as a true life partner. Our blended family succeeds based on conscious forethought, disciplined implementation, and flexibility with good humor.

After serving as Cubmaster for my son’s Pack, I crossed-over with him into a local Boy Scout Troop — where I’m priviledged to officially serve as its registered Chaplain. Avocationally, I’m an internationally recognized expert on Ian Fleming and James Bond watches.

2 Comments
  • http://twitter.com/JulietJeske JulietJeske

    You totally misrepresented my article, the blah, blah, blahs that you left out included…I don’t know…the fact that my husband had been living a secret life as a homosexual. That is kind of HUGE. Not exactly a we weren’t getting along and the communication broke down type of divorce. One day I was married, found proof of his lies, and I left him. My therapist said that if I WASN’T angry at least for a time, I would have much bigger problems healing.

    I am not mad at him anymore, and we are on good terms. But mine wasn’t exactly a routine divorce. Your creative editing is highly unethical, and anyone who goes to the actual article, could see that. Way to discredit yourself! Honestly you may not like how I write or that I am a very popular blogger on HuffPo, but I put all of my truth out there. And my regular readers KNOW IT!

  • http://twitter.com/JulietJeske JulietJeske

    And one more point…was I supposed to stay married to a closet case? Was I supposed to continue a sham marriage, to perpetuate his self-loathing? Because that is what “the closet” is for most homosexuals. “The Closet” is a horrible existence, full of lies and more lies all to cover up a very basic human need, which is a healthy sexuality. My ex tortured himself while living in that closet, and he wanted me, no begged me to keep him there. By leaving him, I released him from this self-inflicted hell. He is now out and proud and we are close friends. But it took a lot of time for that to happen. He cost me nine years of being a real authentic relationship, and I had every right to be upset about that. Or no, maybe in your reality I should have stuck it out! Or maybe I should blame myself for his lies? Yeah, I guess it is all my fault. Try going to a Straight Spouse Support meeting and saying that to a room full of men and women who have gone through the same thing I have! Trust me, you would not get a warm reception.