Insights From A Family Mediator As a Family Mediator I’ve witnessed firsthand the complexities that arise when Co-Parents try to discuss their child(ren)’s special expenses and the repayment of those expenses. Special expenses, which encompass extracurricular activities, prescriptions, dental fees, therapy expenses, educational needs, etc., often require collaborative decision-making and
Mediation is a term used to describe a concept for resolving disputes with the help of an independent neutral third party. It’s used in business. It’s used in complicated situations frequently involving legal matters. Now, more than ever, mediation is helping resolve issues in family disputes. This process is called
Co-Parenting can be challenging and scary, but with dedication, patience, and effective communication, it is possible to create a positive and nurturing environment for your children. As a Family Mediator with years of experience supporting families through their journey, I’ve compiled some important tips to help you and your co-parent
Separation and divorce could be the highest or second highest expense paid in your lifetime. Forty to fifty percent of marriages (legal and common-law) end in divorce. It’s a common problem that affects North American families. There are more than 800,000 divorces plus hundreds of thousands of common-law separations
When couples separate with children, usually one party makes support payments. Support payments for Child Support, Children’s Special Expenses, Children’s Future Special Expenses (University, College or Health Issues), Spousal Support / Alimony, and other expenses or debt repayments, are paid by one party to the other party. Sometimes as children
Co-Parenting can be challenging especially for separated or divorced parents. Co-Parenting Apps offer a range of tools and features to help facilitate communication, organization and coordination between parents, ultimately benefiting the well-being of their children. One key feature of Co-Parenting Apps are shared Calendars. These Calendars allow parents to coordinate
