Parenting time arrangements are critical in families' lives after divorce or separation. They give parents and children a sense of stability and predictability, which can be crucial after a parental split. However, things can and do change after some time. Kids get...
No parent is perfect, but it can feel like you need to be if you are seeking parenting time and decision-making responsibilities after divorce or separation. However, the fact is that personal shortcomings and mistakes in your past do not automatically make you a bad...
It is not unusual for people to imagine the divorce process as spouses fighting in front of a judge. However, the reality is often very different from this. Not only do most people never set foot in a courtroom, but the process is generally more collaborative than...
Mediation is the process most people will rely on when ending their marriage with a divorce. Thus, if you are divorcing, chances are that mediation will play a role in the process. Below, we offer some helpful tips for making the most out of the mediation process. Tip...
The answer to the question posed above is that witnesses could be crucial in a divorce. They may have valuable insights and opinions that help individuals and courts make a range of decisions. That said, witnesses are not involved in every divorce. So, when are...
During a divorce, people can learn intimate details of your life you would have rather kept private. You might also feel vulnerable when you move to a new place or are living on your own. Getting a divorce is undoubtedly a disruptive experience, but you should not...
Parents across Canada end their relationships with each other for any number of reasons. Sometimes they fall out of love; other times, they might not have been in love to begin with. Whatever reason parents have for ending their relationship, they remain parents to...
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people become Canadian citizens or permanent residents. These people represent families, business owners and economic contributors that enrich and improve this country. And at a time when some countries are creating obstacles to...
Parents come to live in Canada for numerous reasons. They seek a solid education for their children, stable political and healthcare systems, and a high standard of living. If you are a mother or father planning to move to Canada, there are some critical things you...
Parents know that children can be natural negotiators. They try to get five more minutes of TV or one more snack before bed; they can make surprisingly convincing arguments when they want something like a new phone or a puppy.On the other hand, negotiating may not...