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Top Ten Myths of Family Mediation Series: Two
Truth or Myth: Mediators are biased in favour of joint custody. Continue reading
Custody: what does it mean?
Here is a great blog post from Brian Galbraith’s Family Law Blog; well worth following. Are you confused by the different types of custody? You are not alone. Most people find the terms confusing. Many people think joint custody means … Continue reading
To engage or disengage? Parenting coordination and “parallel parenting”
As a PC it is tempting to believe that, if I just try hard enough, I can change the way parents interact when it comes to their children. I’ve tried it often enough.
First, I explain to parents the negative impact of their behaviour on the kids, and work with them to develop a more cooperative way of interacting. I would fall into the trap of thinking that, with all my skill, wisdom and experience, I could get the parents to cooperate with each other. Continue reading
Should equal parenting time be presumed?
The always-hot topic of post-divorce parenting time is once again in the news. The Canadian Bar Association is speaking out against a Conservative bill that seeks to make 50-50 time sharing for children of divorce the norm. Such a presumption, … Continue reading
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