Family Network Blogs
Litigation Abuse: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Court procedures and tools that are designed to protect the most vulnerable people in our society can also be used as an abuse tactic by anyone willing to lie about…
Pirates & Homewreckers
He Won’t Leave His Wife For Her. People that cheat in their personal relationships tend to have significant interpersonal issues and a false sense of importance. A spouse that cheats…
Court Preparation
Non-court options are not always a good fit for resolving disputes between two or more people. Non-court options require open communication, negotiation and compromise on both sides. If there is an…
Cheating Sucks: Infidelity Basics
What’s the deal with infidelity? People in an adult-interdependent relationship or marriage (“serious relationships”) expect their spouse to be fully committed to their serious relationship. In simple terms, this means…
Blended Families: Toxic Ex Creating Obstacles
What is a blended family? A blended family is created when two people start a new relationship with their children from previous relationships along for the ride. There is usually…
Are you Keeping a High-Conflict Journal?
Many parents describe their family law matter as “high conflict.” Parents that are in high-conflict situations are often eager to explain all of the little things that the other parent…
What you need to know: mandatory clauses in support orders
Child Support Orders filed in the Province of Alberta must include the mandatory MEP clause, annual exchange of financial information and a decision with respect to the Recalculation Program. The…
Father’s Day
What’s the deal with Father’s Day? Fathers Day is the third Sunday in June each year. It’s a special day to show appreciation to dads for their role. Gifts, crafts,…
Recreational Drug Use: What’s the Risk?
“I just party. It’s not like I’m addicted to it.” Drug use is more common than we would like to admit. There are many different types of drugs (legal, illicit…
Doing it Solo: Single Parenting
What is a single parent? We hear the term “single parent” used to describe different types of parenting situations. Sometimes people identify as a single parent because they are not…
Mother’s Day
What’s the deal with Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May each year. Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate the Mother’s or the significant female…
Curb-Side Exchanges
What are curb-side exchanges? Curbside exchanges require the child to be exchanged from one parent to the other at the sidewalk, parking lot or public space outside of the parent’s…
Do You Hate Your Ex’s New Lover?
Can I stop my ex from introducing his/her new partner to our children? Many people dread the thought of their co-parent entering a new relationship and having their new partner…
Who Gets the Ring in the Breakup?
Breaking up is never easy, especially when the relationship has come so far that a ring has been involved. In the moments of heartache and confusion that follow a breakup,…
Using Third Party Services as a Control Tactic
Extra-Curricular Activities Children benefit from participating in extra-curricular activities like sports teams, lessons or clubs. These activities tend to come with a time commitment for the children to be present…
Time Conflict: Can I Go or Is the Answer No?
Whose Time Is It? It’s the right of the child to spend time and to have a relationship with both parents. For obvious reasons, it’s easier for this to happen…
Daycare Exchanges
The daycare is sometimes used to exchange the child from one parent to the other. This means that the child is left at the daycare by one parent and picked-up…
Brrr-ing on the Fun with These Outdoor Winter Activities for Kids!
Make Your Winter Parenting Time Count It’s a chilly winter day, but that doesn’t mean you and your kids have to stay indoors! With the right gear and attitude, there…
Non-Court Options
Problem Solving: Out-of-Court Options Court is not the only way to solve problems in difficult family situations. Parents can save a ton of money and avoid a ton of stress…
Christmas Parenting Time
Families that celebrate Christmas want to share the holiday with their children. Christmas holidays are loaded with exciting times and traditions. It’s a holiday filled with Christmas movies and music,…
Halloween Parenting Time
Families with Halloween traditions want to share them with their kids. Some families carve pumpkins, decorate, bake spooky treats, make costumes, visit haunted houses and go trick-or-treating in their community.…