Separation

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…

Myth 1: Divorce is Too Easy I have helped hundreds of families through separation and divorce and can say that none of my clients felt that divorce was “too easy”.…

Can you afford to sue your ex for your share of the property in your divorce? There is an article in The New York Times about a new business in…

There is a new website for kids whose parents are going through a divorce. It’s called Changeville.  It teaches kids what happens when their parents separate in an entertaining, online way.…

There is an interesting article in Mashable Social Media. It quotes David McCandless’s research as to when people break up according to their status changes on FaceBook. Apparently, Mr. McCandless…

Are you dreading the idea of having to tell your children that their parents are divorcing? Do you want to minimize the pain and confusion for your children? I remember…

Do you remember the day you separated? How did it happen? Was a note left or an email sent to say it’s over? Maybe a text? Maybe it was a…

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…

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…

Have you ever planned a great day of summer activities and then woke up to rain? It’s disappointing and upsetting. I remember planning an outdoor birthday party for my son (age…