How to Divide Time with Your Kids BEFORE the Custody Agreement
If you’re a parent going through a divorce, you’re already aware of how your kids can be a source of contention. The situation can be even worse if you haven’t signed a custody agreement yet. However, this doesn’t have to lead to arguments. Read on to learn how to divide time with your children before you sign the custody agreement. Putting Your Children’s Needs...
My Ex Spouse Wants to Move Our Kids Out of the Province. What Can I Do?
For divorced couples, time spent with their children can be fleeting, usually following rigid times set by the courts. This can be made substantially worse if the parent with custody elects to move out of the province, either for work or through a desire for a fresh start. If your ex-spouse is planning on moving and taking the kids with them, you may be wondering what you can do about this....
Going to See Your Ex at Your Child’s Graduation? Read This
Honestly, there’s really no reason to get involved in any kind of confrontation with your ex at your child’s graduation. Regardless of how bad the situation may seem, it’s not the place to argue. Doing so will only upset your child and everyone else in attendance. It’s your responsibility to be an adult and set an example. There is no reason to let others witness the problems that are...
What Your Kids Really Think About Divorce
Kids and divorce rarely make up a pleasant combination. As you might guess, everyone reacts to the situation differently. What these children think, at the time of the divorce, typically helps to shape them into the adults they eventually become. Read further to learn more about some of the things that kids REALLY think about their parents splitting up. The information might surprise you! The...
Divorced and Need to Travel with Your Child Outside the Country? Here’s What You Need to Know!
When you’re a divorced parent with a child, it seems as though everything becomes more complicated. Weekend plans are no longer simple and straightforward – you need to coordinate with your ex. Things can become even more problematic if you suddenly need to travel outside of Canada, and you need to take your kids with you. You might be very stressed out and not aware of the legal...My Ex Spouse is Moving. How Does This Change Custody Rights?
Being a divorced parent can be difficult. You can’t control what happens at your ex-spouse’s home when the kids visit him or her. The situation becomes even more challenging when your ex-spouse announces he or she is moving. Your ex-spouse’s move can change your current custody arrangement. Read on to learn more about what this means for you and your children. Handling the...How to Get a Child Custody Agreement Instead of a Child Custody Battle
Divorce is a time when emotions run high. This is especially true when children are involved in a relationship. Sometimes, their parents treat them as pawns rather than human beings. Child custody battles can erupt, which can be painful for everyone involved. However, that situation doesn’t have to take place. Read on to learn about how it’s possible to forge child custody...Overnight Access For Toddlers
How do you determine overnight access for a non-custodial parent to a minor or a baby? In Sheppard v. Sheppard, the Newfoundland court considered an application for overnight access for a breastfeeding young child. The Court noted the following governing considerations at paragraphs 10-11: My duty at this juncture is to determine what is in the best interests of the child. In making this...
As a Father, What Are My Child Custody Rights?
Divorcing fathers always wonder whether they will be able to keep up a good relationship with their children going forward. While it’s still rare for a father to gain sole custody of his children unless the mother is proven unfit, the courts have come to see the importance of both parents’ presence in their children’s lives. That means that as a dad, you definitely do have the right to see...