When there is a family dispute, one’s behaviour can sometimes be illogical and nonsensical. As a Family Mediator, I recognize that each couple has unique differences. A Family Mediator is like glasses that help you to see more clearly.
As of December 18, 2023, participation in an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process, such as mediation, is a mandatory divorce pre-court requirement.
According to Statistics Canada, divorce affected over five million Canadians since 2011. The Netflix movie ‘Marriage Story’ illustrates how costly, destructive, and emotional divorce litigation is for the parties involved.
Meeting your parenting obligations can be one of the most complicated and challenging tasks during separation and divorce. It is difficult because of the need to coordinate parenting time. Furthermore, it is difficult for children to transition from one household to two. Therefore, clear communication with your children and your co-parent is paramount.
A breakdown in a relationship is not only emotionally traumatic, but is also financially devastating to the couple and their families. Here are some essential tips to handle the speed bumps and avoid a breakdown in the relationship.
If you are experiencing a breakdown in your marriage and divorce is imminent, then consider the following information to prevent capsizing your ship as you sail into the storm.
Divorce involves financial decisions. Understanding the financial consequences of divorce can save you time, money and frustration. If you are facing divorce, then consider the following.
For couples with children who are recently separated or going through a divorce, getting your children ready for back to school and extra circular activities is like sailing in high winds. Here are some tips to help you sail the rough waters.
Like Calgary’s weather, communication with your former spouse can be unpredictable. When getting a divorce, communication is civil at the best of times. In some instances, the parties involved get downright uncooperative making it difficult to get things accomplished. Therefore, effective communication with your former spouse is the key to effective co-parenting after your divorce is finalized. Here are some tips to make it happen.
When a couple is facing divorce, the conventional process is for each individual to hire a lawyer and litigate. However, due to cost and adversarial nature of litigation, more couples are turning to mediation to settle their divorce. As a result, the number of divorce mediation practices outside the legal community has been rising. Not all divorce mediators are equal. So, how do you know you are choosing a qualified divorce mediator?