The dust has settled, your parenting plan is in place, and you are ready to move on following your separation. However, you are now entering into an entirely new relationship with your former spouse: the co-parenting relationship. This guide is…
If you are in a common-law relationship in Alberta and decide to separate, you may wonder which laws apply. The first thing that you need to know is that “common-law” is a term that is no longer used in family…
It can be difficult to manage the post-separation relationship with children, especially amid the upheaval of a separation. There are three factors that impact a child’s well-being during and post-separation: the quality of parenting they receive, the quality of parent-child…
Mother’s Day would be a full day of pampering and relaxation in an ideal world. Your kids would prepare you breakfast in bed to show their appreciation for all you do for them, and you’d receive flowers and chocolates throughout…
Parenting after separation is typically the single most difficult piece to resolve when it comes to separation and divorce. Many couples don’t realize the magnitude of decisions and day-to-day tasks that they will need to consider when making a parenting…
In Alberta, ‘family violence’ is used to describe “violence that happens within a family. It can include domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse and more. However, family laws in Alberta define family violence in different ways when dealing with issues…
When it comes to legal cases, emotions can run high - especially when it involves family. And in our digital era, it’s not uncommon to see statuses and posts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and other social media platforms about…
Divorce proceedings become more difficult when children are involved. It should be the primary objective of both parents to shield their children from high conflict situations. The research indicates that children who are protected from conflict during their separation are…
Learning how to effectively co-parent during a separation can be a very difficult task. Parents must effectively communicate about the children while dealing with the breakdown of their relationship, and children must come to terms with their new reality and…
