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The People of Bitter2Sweet
A note from our founder
As a family law attorney and mediator with more than 24 years of experience supporting families through some of the most difficult transitions of their lives, I’ve worked at the intersection of law, conflict, identity, and family systems. I’ve sat with people in moments of fear, grief, anger, and uncertainty. I’ve seen how legal processes
As a family law attorney and mediator with more than 24 years of experience supporting families through some of the most difficult transitions of their lives, I’ve worked at the intersection of law, conflict, identity, and family systems. I’ve sat with people in moments of fear, grief, anger, and uncertainty. I’ve seen how legal processes can stabilize families — and how, on their own, they often fall short of addressing the emotional, relational, and psychological realities people face. Over time, I realized that families don’t just need legal solutions; they need support that honors their humanity. To enhance my ability to provide that support, I pursued a Master of Science in Developmental Psychology, which enriched my understanding of attachment, development, personalities, and relational dynamics. That knowledge now complements my legal training and lived experience in everything I do. In 2024, I created Bitter2Sweet to bridge these worlds. Bitter2Sweet offers legal adjacent coaching and consulting that helps people navigate change with clarity, dignity, and connection — whether that change involves divorce, coparenting support, identity shifts, relocation, leadership transitions, or rebuilding after high conflict and controlling relationship dynamics. My personal work through Bitter2Sweet focuses on: individual divorce and divorce recovery coaching, coparenting coaching, high conflict communication training, recovery from controlling and narcissistic relationship dynamics, navigating interjurisdictional and international parenting complexities, parent coordination, consultation regarding custody expert evaluations, private Guardian ad Litem services and assessments. This work is not legal representation and not therapy. Unlike legal representation, coaching does not involve courtroom advocacy or proving legal arguments; instead, it supports clients in emotionally navigating court processes. Unlike therapy, coaching does not involve diagnosis or treatment; instead, it fosters emotional insight, regulation, and growth. Because of the nature of this work, we can support individuals and families almost anywhere in the world. Bitter2Sweet operates through a collaborative, values-aligned model that allows us to offer layered, responsive support. Through this model, I work closely with Jae Scates, MSW, whose services expand and strengthen the care we provide. Jae's work is grounded in education, lived experience, and systems awareness. Jae's practice is trauma-informed, identity-affirming, neuro-inclusive, intersectionality aware, supportive of diverse learning and processing styles, and centered on dignity, safety, and practical growth. In addition to customized services, Jae specifically brings to Bitter2Sweet: ADHD coaching, executive functioning support, DBT skills coaching, individual and family coaching, education for understanding how neurodivergence and trauma impact relationships, communication, and repair, facilitation of Villages and Support Circles, DEIB-informed consulting for business and community leaders. At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: People deserve support that sees the whole picture. Not just the case. Not just the crisis. Not just the label. But the person, the family, and the future they are trying to build. Bitter2Sweet exists to be a partner in positive change — so that those we serve can grow through change and thrive in connection. If you’re here, you don’t have to navigate this alone. I’m glad you found us. — JoJODI ARGENTINO, MS, JD
Family Law Coaching: About Bitter2Sweet Team
JODI ARGENTINO, MS, JD (she/they)
As a family law attorney and mediator with more than 24 years of experience supporting families through some of the most difficult transitions of their lives, I’ve worked at the intersection of law, conflict, identity, and family systems. I’ve sat with people in moments of fear, grief, anger, and uncertainty. I’ve seen how legal processes can stabilize families — and how, on their own, they often fall short of addressing the emotional, relational, and psychological realities people face. Over time, I realized that families don’t just need legal solutions; they need support that honors their humanity. To enhance my ability to provide that support, I pursued a Master of Science in Developmental Psychology, which enriched my understanding of attachment, development, personalities, and relational dynamics. That knowledge now complements my legal training and lived experience in everything I do. In 2024, I created Bitter2Sweet to bridge these worlds. Bitter2Sweet offers legal adjacent coaching and consulting that helps people navigate change with clarity, dignity, and connection — whether that change involves divorce, coparenting support, identity shifts, relocation, leadership transitions, or rebuilding after high conflict and controlling relationship dynamics. My personal work through Bitter2Sweet focuses on: individual divorce and divorce recovery coaching, coparenting coaching, high conflict communication training, recovery from controlling and narcissistic relationship dynamics, navigating interjurisdictional and international parenting complexities, parent coordination, consultation regarding custody expert evaluations, private Guardian ad Litem services and assessments. This work is not legal representation and not therapy. Unlike legal representation, coaching does not involve courtroom advocacy or proving legal arguments; instead, it supports clients in emotionally navigating court processes. Unlike therapy, coaching does not involve diagnosis or treatment; instead, it fosters emotional insight, regulation, and growth. Because of the nature of this work, we can support individuals and families almost anywhere in the world. Bitter2Sweet operates through a collaborative, values-aligned model that allows us to offer layered, responsive support. Through this model, I work closely with Jae Scates, MSW, whose services expand and strengthen the care we provide. Jae's work is grounded in education, lived experience, and systems awareness. Jae's practice is trauma-informed, identity-affirming, neuro-inclusive, intersectionality aware, supportive of diverse learning and processing styles, and centered on dignity, safety, and practical growth. In addition to customized services, Jae specifically brings to Bitter2Sweet: ADHD coaching, executive functioning support, DBT skills coaching, individual and family coaching, education for understanding how neurodivergence and trauma impact relationships, communication, and repair, facilitation of Villages and Support Circles, DEIB-informed consulting for business and community leaders. At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: People deserve support that sees the whole picture. Not just the case. Not just the crisis. Not just the label. But the person, the family, and the future they are trying to build. Bitter2Sweet exists to be a partner in positive change — so that those we serve can grow through change and thrive in connection. If you’re here, you don’t have to navigate this alone. I’m glad you found us. — JoJODI ARGENTINO, MS, JD
JAE SCATES, MSW (all pronouns)
As a family law attorney and mediator with more than 24 years of experience supporting families through some of the most difficult transitions of their lives, I’ve worked at the intersection of law, conflict, identity, and family systems. I’ve sat with people in moments of fear, grief, anger, and uncertainty. I’ve seen how legal processes can stabilize families — and how, on their own, they often fall short of addressing the emotional, relational, and psychological realities people face. Over time, I realized that families don’t just need legal solutions; they need support that honors their humanity. To enhance my ability to provide that support, I pursued a Master of Science in Developmental Psychology, which enriched my understanding of attachment, development, personalities, and relational dynamics. That knowledge now complements my legal training and lived experience in everything I do. In 2024, I created Bitter2Sweet to bridge these worlds. Bitter2Sweet offers legal adjacent coaching and consulting that helps people navigate change with clarity, dignity, and connection — whether that change involves divorce, coparenting support, identity shifts, relocation, leadership transitions, or rebuilding after high conflict and controlling relationship dynamics. My personal work through Bitter2Sweet focuses on: individual divorce and divorce recovery coaching, coparenting coaching, high conflict communication training, recovery from controlling and narcissistic relationship dynamics, navigating interjurisdictional and international parenting complexities, parent coordination, consultation regarding custody expert evaluations, private Guardian ad Litem services and assessments. This work is not legal representation and not therapy. Unlike legal representation, coaching does not involve courtroom advocacy or proving legal arguments; instead, it supports clients in emotionally navigating court processes. Unlike therapy, coaching does not involve diagnosis or treatment; instead, it fosters emotional insight, regulation, and growth. Because of the nature of this work, we can support individuals and families almost anywhere in the world. Bitter2Sweet operates through a collaborative, values-aligned model that allows us to offer layered, responsive support. Through this model, I work closely with Jae Scates, MSW, whose services expand and strengthen the care we provide. Jae's work is grounded in education, lived experience, and systems awareness. Jae's practice is trauma-informed, identity-affirming, neuro-inclusive, intersectionality aware, supportive of diverse learning and processing styles, and centered on dignity, safety, and practical growth. In addition to customized services, Jae specifically brings to Bitter2Sweet: ADHD coaching, executive functioning support, DBT skills coaching, individual and family coaching, education for understanding how neurodivergence and trauma impact relationships, communication, and repair, facilitation of Villages and Support Circles, DEIB-informed consulting for business and community leaders. At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: People deserve support that sees the whole picture. Not just the case. Not just the crisis. Not just the label. But the person, the family, and the future they are trying to build. Bitter2Sweet exists to be a partner in positive change — so that those we serve can grow through change and thrive in connection. If you’re here, you don’t have to navigate this alone. I’m glad you found us. — JoJODI ARGENTINO, MS, JD
How can Bitter2Sweet help you?
GROW THROUGH CHANGE. THRIVE IN CONNECTION with coparenting support and effective strategies for high conflict communication.