For many divorcing parents, keeping the children happy is the main priority. For some children, change may not be something they are particularly excited about and the marital residence may be the only home they have ever known. Some parents…
Pets can become an integral part of the family home, but what happens to family pets after a separation or divorce? In the eyes of the law, family pets are considered personal property, the same as a couch or a…
Quick Tips for Co-Parenting You’ve already done the work understanding that separation was necessary in your marriage, but parenting ties you to your ex-partner. The process of ironing out all the kinks to make the arrangement agreeable and workable in…
A divorce has the potential to be an extremely traumatic event in a child’s life. When parents choose to live separately, their child’s life changes significantly and creates a lot of uncertainty, especially when it comes to logistical matters. Often,…
Navigating Technology with Your Children If you’re a parent, use of technology is probably already on your mind when it comes to your children. If your child uses a computer, phone or tablet, the array of games, social media and…
Parenting Through the Alberta Courts System When thinking about your child’s future amidst a divorce, there are several ways to develop and execute a parenting plan that both parties can respect and follow. A parenting plan is a holistic view…
A Dive into Federal Child Support Guidelines Support is based on a determination of the income available to a party and not a party’s total income from line 150 of an income tax return. Often, there is no distinction between…
Our Family Wizard was created to assist divorced and separated families effectively communicate to reduce conflict in shared parenting arrangements. The app is specifically aimed towards those in high conflict situations who are unable to speak in person or via…
In Alberta, children have a legal right to child support. The legal framework outlining child support in governed by the Divorce Act and Family Law Act. If parties are not able to agree on the amounts of child support the…
