Lessons for Separated Parents: Don’t Drag in Service Providers

Parents undergoing separation can easily drag others into their problems. Not only are the children often drawn into the situation, but professionals are brought into the circle too. Parents are looking for support in their claims for custody and think that letters and verbal support from professionals in the life of the child can increase their chances of having their way. What are some of...

How to Manage Holidays for Separated Parents

Kids of separated parents are often put into turmoil over the holidays as the parents lobby with one another to determine where the kids are going to spend their special day. Gone are the concerns of last minute gift shopping and events — parents are concerned about where, when and how the kids are going to spend their holidays. Parents find themselves feeling guilty about the separation...

Parental Separation and Conflict

Conflict between parents who are separated is inevitable. Take the issues already at hand, add in litigious lawyers who make their side believe they can win, and you have quite the recipe for conflict and problems to develop. Lawyers will tell each parent to document any questionable and poor behavior on their other parent’s part, as well as good behavior on their own part. Parents end...

Conflict Levels During Separation or Divorce

The effects of divorce and separation can be far-reaching. Not only do these situations have an impact on the couple involved, but they also have a significant impact on the children of the couple. Studies show that adults whose parents separated or divorced have a greater chance of enduring the same fate. In addition to this, research has found that if there is high parental conflict during...

How to Reintroduce an Absent Parent After Separation

Parents going through a separation need to ensure that a consistent relationship is maintained between each other, but also that a relationship is maintained with the children. Parents that leave the child’s life can disrupt the child’s life and make it difficult to reintegrate. In cases where one parent has been absent, the other may have moved on to create a new family dynamic....

Negative Impacts of Divorce on Kids

If you are in the process of getting a divorce and have children, you may be wondering about the negative impacts of divorce on kids.  No matter the age of your children, it is inevitable that they will be impacted by this change in family dynamics and living situation. Staying together for the sake of the children can be just as, if not more, damaging to children, it is best to find a way to...

Separation Agreement by a Reliable Divorce Firm

Many people enter into informal marriage or cohabiting relationship with a hope that the relationship will survive the divorce process. However, when such a relationship turns sour, partners feel disillusioned and disappointed. When such events happen, people argue that it is essential to offer emotional support to help separating parties move through the separation process. Issues That May...

Working Together After a Separation

One of the mistakes that people make when working with parents who are going through a separation is trying to make them get along for the sake of the children. While it may seem like a good idea to try to get the conflicting parents to work together, many people think that the best way to resolve a conflict is to avoid the other person. The conflict will most likely become more intense if the...

Understanding Child Custody Battles in Ontario

Custody battles are common among separated parents in Ontario. This is usually because each party usually has an opinion regarding what is best for their child. When they fail to reach an amicable agreement, the only option is to go to court. By so doing, each parent believes that once they are able to prove their abilities and suitability to bring up the child then the court’s ruling will be...