collaborative

A hot issue debated by parents is whether to send their children to school or have them do home-schooling. Once the school year has begun, you may be wondering if…

We all know about lawyers being involved in the divorce process, but what about other professionals? Family professionals are often used in the collaborative practice process and may assist parties…

Interview with Sue Cook, Owner of Family Therapy and Life Coaching Group We all know about lawyers being involved in the divorce process, but what about other professionals? Family professionals are…

Do you want to represent yourself in your separation/divorce? Makes sense. You can save a lot of money. But you aren’t a lawyer. It can be a bit scary. We…

Here is a new tool for family law clients. It is an interesting flow chart that explains the various processes for the resolution of family law issues. Unfortunately, it gives…

I published this blog a few years ago. Many people have commented positively about it. As a result, it is becoming a Christmas tradition.  So, here it goes again! Are…

There is a myth that fathers never get custody. This myth is based on the historic fact that most children traditionally were raised by mothers and that fathers were the…

The total amount of revolving debt in Canada is more than $600 billion, and that doesn’t include secured debt, like mortgages and car loans. When you carry a chunk of…

Registered Retirement Savings Plans are the main savings vehicle for many Canadians, especially those who don’t have a pension through their employment. As a result, upon separation and divorce, RRSPs…

I have four children and my wife is pregnant. Children are the focus of our lives. The first three are from my first marriage. I remember feeling very worried about how…

One of the most stressful aspects of separation and divorce is uncertainty. You don’t know how much money you will have, how much time you will have with your children…

More and more children are no longer able to leave home when they become adults or are returning home to live with their parents even after completing post-secondary education. There…