Child Custody

Summer is fast approaching. Now is the time to begin to work on your summer access schedule. Some separated families have the summer schedule set for every summer. Mom will…

Parenting is not easy. Parenting when separated is even more difficult. Mark A. Nacol, a Texas family law lawyer, in his blog Nacol Law Firm Blog does an excellent job describing…

When you become a parent, nobody tells you that you will become a personal taxi driver for your children! You will drive them to their sports activities, their music lessons,…

Communication with teenagers can be difficult at the best of times. When you are separated, it can be even more difficult. I am always looking for ways to be part…

Are you confused by the different types of custody? You are not alone.  Most people find the terms confusing. Many people think joint custody means the children spend equal time with…

Co-parenting after divorce is not easy. It’s like walking a tight rope at first. You want to be cooperative and communicate well but on the other hand how close is…

Every parent going through a divorce wants to minimize the emotional pain and struggle for their children. The challenge is recognizing that your child is suffering and then knowing what…

I just stumbled upon a wonderful new blog jointly authored by two parents sharing joint custody of their children. It is honest, heartfelt, insightful and engaging. The authors are New…

 Hilary Linton is a well-respected mediator, trainer and lawyer in Ontario. She writes a provocative blog about whether there should be a presumption of 50/50 in custody cases. I have…

In Ontario, child support can be changed if there is a change in circumstances such as a change in income or a change in residence of the children. Here are…

Summertime… and the living is easy….or so the song goes. If you are separated, you want to make the most out of your time with the kids. It is tempting…

Scheduling summer access can be a challenge. If you are a planner, you’ll want to schedule your holidays with the children well in advance so that you can, of course, make…