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Parent-Teacher Conferences: How to Co-Parent in the Classroom
Parent-teacher conferences are an important opportunity to understand your child’s academic progress and social development. For separated or divorced parents, these meetings can also be a test of cooperation. Bringing a united and respectful approach to the classroom...
How to Talk to Your Ex About Financial Planning for Your Child’s Future
Financial planning for a child’s future can feel overwhelming after separation, especially when parents are no longer on the same page. From everyday expenses to long-term goals like post-secondary education, open and respectful conversations are essential. By...
Encouraging Consistency Between Households for Academic Success
Ensuring children thrive academically after separation requires cooperation and consistency between co-parents. When children move between two homes, differing routines, expectations, and support systems can create challenges that impact their focus, motivation, and...
Dividing Assets Without Drama: A Resolution-Focused Approach
Dividing assets during separation or divorce can feel overwhelming and contentious. Property, savings, investments, and other valuables often carry emotional weight, which can complicate an already difficult time. However, adopting a resolution-focused approach can...
Travelling with Kids After Separation: What You Need to Know Legally
Travel can be an exciting way to make memories with your children, but it also comes with unique legal considerations for separated or divorced parents. Understanding your rights and responsibilities before making travel plans helps prevent conflict and keeps the...
How to Plan Financially for a Separation Without Conflict
A separation can be one of the most emotionally and financially challenging transitions in life. Planning can help reduce stress and protect your financial stability and your relationship with your co-parent. Financial planning during separation does not have to lead...
Summer Activities on a Budget: How Co-Parents Can Share Costs Fairly
Summer brings endless opportunities for children to make memories, but for co-parents, managing the season’s expenses can create stress. Camps, sports, outings, and vacations all add up quickly, and when two households are involved, it’s essential to have clear...
How to Create a Fair and Healthy Domestic Contract
Whether you are moving in with your partner, getting married, or already living together, a domestic contract can be a smart and respectful way to define how your relationship will be managed from a legal perspective. Rather than creating conflict, these agreements...
Challenging the Status Quo: Ontario Court Reconsiders Foreign Divorces and Spousal Support Rights
In a landmark decision, the Ontario Superior Court has taken a bold step forward in family law with its ruling in Rasaei v. Bahman, 2025 ONSC 2074. This case expands the ability of individuals to pursue spousal support in Ontario, even after a divorce granted by a...
The Role of Extended Family in Co-Parenting: Setting Healthy Boundaries
When a couple with children separates, the transition to co-parenting can be complex, and even more so when extended family members become involved. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and others often want to offer support, but their involvement can sometimes blur...