Mother’s Day can bring up a lot of emotions, especially for ex-partners who are co-parenting. While your relationship with your ex may have changed, the role of a parent lasts a lifetime. This special day is a great opportunity to show your children the value of appreciation and respect—and that includes honouring their mother. When…
Coordinating a schedule for the Easter holidays after a separation or divorce can be challenging, but with planning and communication, you can create a positive experience for your child(ren). Ontario family law prioritizes the child’s best interests, encouraging parents to work together to ensure meaningful time with both parents—especially during holidays. To help guide you…
The holiday season is upon us. Everywhere you look, family and friends are sharing holiday cheer. If you are going through the process of separating or divorcing from your spouse or significant other, things may not seem so merry and bright. From my experience, late November / early December is a time when people meet…
I have my children in my care about equal time. How does this affect my child support? In order to have a shared parenting arrangement, the child or children must spend at least 40% of the time with each parent. A split parenting arrangement can occur in a family with two or more children when…
Separation and/or divorce are obviously difficult times for two people. Separating and/or divorcing with children in the mix is a whole other issue. Navigating the co-parenting waters will be tricky, but the sailing will be much smoother if you follow these simple tips: 1. Do not post nasty, cryptic posts on Instagram, TikTok/Other Social Media…
