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When parents separate, children often may become confused, angry or withdrawn. Some kids feel lost and hopeless while others feel relieved. Each child will react differently. How a child is told or finds out about their parent’s ending relationship is important. How they feel about themselves and their level of maturity may cause uncharacteristic behavior. […]
Children have the right to expect their parents to fulfill their responsibilities. This Children’s Bill of Rights will help guide you during your separation or divorce. Children have the right to be loved and to love both parents without feeling guilty, pressured, disapproved or rejected about seeing their mom or dad at any time, particularly […]
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 is shared calendars. These calendars allow parents to coordinate schedules, including custody arrangements, school […]
Child support is a crucial aspect of family law that aims to ensure the financial well-being of children after their parents’ separation or divorce. The specifics can vary by state or province or other jurisdiction. Having practiced Family Mediation for 25 years helping separated parents resolve their issues, there are several primary considerations that typically […]
As a Family Mediator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the complexities that arise when co-parents navigate their child’s special expenses and the repayment dynamics involved. Special expenses, which encompass extracurricular activities, prescriptions, dental appointments, therapy expenses, educational needs, etc., often require collaborative decision-making and financial contribution from both parents. Many co-parents have complicated financial arrangements. Ensuring fairness […]
When co-parenting, effective communication extends beyond discussions between ex-spouses. Engaging with your children’s teachers cooperatively can significantly contribute to their academic success and overall well-being. As a Family Mediator experienced in navigating the complexities of co-parenting dynamics, I understand the importance of fostering positive communication channels between co-parents and educators. Here’s how co-parents can collaboratively […]
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 thrive in your co-parenting relationship: […]
Jennifer Barkin explains the basic information for Child Support and Extraordinary Children’s Expenses in a clear and concise manner. In separated and divorced ex-families always focus on the needs of the children. My2Families helps moms and dads manage the ins and outs of shared children’s expenses in Money Manager. Section 7 Expenses can be tricky. […]
Gene Colman has a wealth of Family Law experience and explains in plain English what all ex-spouses need to know about Spousal Support. https://www.complexfamilylaw.com/blog/2022/06/tips-for-talking-about-spousal-support/ ComeToAgreement offers Life Insurance products designed to secures Spousal and Child support payments. Click here to find more information.
When families separate, most moms and dads don’t understand their new responsibilities, how to cooperatively co-parent, how to budget their new financial reality and how to manage their working lives. In fairness, single parenting is challenging, especially when parents have young children or troubled teenagers. Come To Agreement created “Ask Stephen…” to help separated parents […]
Divorce is not just about the children or survival. Financial Divorce includes past a possibly future inheritance. Know what to expect with your family’s money, left to you as inheritance and how it can affect your financial obligations. What happens to your inheritance in the event of divorce?
RBSI (Rebalancing Beneficiaries Support Insurance) secures Court Ordered or Separation Agreement support payments for Child & Spousal Support, in a fair manner for both parties. It was created specifically for Family Law. There are 4 primary types of support payments: Child Support – the monthly amount varies based on the incomes of the parents, the […]
Separation and Divorcing Parents are never easy on children, but there are many ways moms and dads can help reduce the impact of their break-up. Separated or divorced parents need to work together to some degree. Co-operation helps reduce anxiety, improves a child’s attitude, helps them perform well in school, improves friendships, allows parents to […]
When couples separate and have children, support payments are typically required. 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 parent to the other parent. Sometimes as children reach university or college, a parent […]
If you’re in the midst of a residential transition after your separation or divorce, you are likely feeling overwhelmed. New schedules, new financial circumstances, emotional turmoil, confusion, changing relationships and anxious children can all lead to heightened levels of stress. Adding fuel to the fire, a pending separation or divorce can necessitate the sale of […]
Home inspections are very useful for people going through separation and divorce. Most often, separating homeowners need to sell their matrimonial home to finance a new living arrangement. A qualified Home Inspector can assess your current or prospective home, providing valuable insight into problems or potential problems and details regarding possible costs. “Most often, separating […]
Separation and divorce could be the largest or second largest expense in your lifetime. Forty to fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. It’s a common problem that affects many North American families. There are more than 1.25 million divorces plus hundreds of thousands of common-law separations each year. Statistically, approximately 80 million parents and […]
Parenting Plans are usually a significant part of a Separation / Divorce Agreement. Parenting Plans can be simple or complex, depending on the parents’ wishes, emotional maturity, personalities and the needs of the children. Typical paragraphs included in Parenting Plans: The values both parents choose when raising their children. Who will make decisions over healthcare, education, […]
Canada has a new Divorce Act, which improves the focus on children’s needs. This is a must read for everyone going through separation and divorce. Divorce Act changes, new family violence tort, highlight shifting legal landscape
Financial Budgeting is not a mandatory legal requirement, but perhaps it should be. It is one of the most complicated tasks when reaching an agreement and frequently overlooked. Without proper budgeting, most Separation / Divorce Agreements are signed with little regard to the affordability of the Agreement. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Signed agreements frequently break down simply […]
Now that you know your expenses and your financial budgets, you are ready to negotiate the financial aspects of your agreement. This can be challenging and even scary. If you have children, your situation is even more complicated. Parents have a moral, if not legal responsibility, to support their children until they complete their first […]
Most people think of Family Lawyers as the only lawyer they’ll retain during separation. Afterall, Family Lawyers are highly trained professionals who understand the legal, parenting / family dynamics and financial nuances during Separation. In your mind, your future is in the hands of your lawyer. Family Law is complicated and emotionally charged. Separating […]
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 “Family Mediation”. Family separation can […]
Most separating couples have never seen one The Family Law Professional’s role is to help separating couples reach consensus during their negotiations, if possible. The following are some questions people need to consider and some of the most common Family Law sections in a Separation / Divorce Agreements. Should the legal process be Family Law […]
The Smiths were married for 12 years and have 2 children, Jill who’s 12 and Ben who’s 10. Jill and Ben were happy kids who were never in trouble, did well in school and attended church on Sundays with their mom and dad. Most of the parents’ friends thought they were a happy couple. Dad […]
If you are going through a Separation or Divorce; you will likely need insurance to secure your child or spousal support payments. Come To Agreement has the perfect solution for you: “Rebalancing Beneficiary Support Insurance”. For a free quote, please call us at 1-833-224-7330 or fill out the Quotation Form to get an Instant Quote […]
When Andrew and Janet divorced last year, they knew it would take time to learn how to support their own needs on only one income. Unfortunately for Andrew, it was more difficult than he thought. When Andrew and Janet were married Andrew provided a good income. However, shortly thereafter, Janet became the breadwinner. It was […]
Heather and Tony have recently divorced. During their separation negotiations, they incorporated a plan into their Separation / Divorce Agreement to help them determine how much each parent would be responsible for contributing to special and extraordinary expenses for their children. These expenses could include: Sporting or Club fees (hockey, dance, etc.) Uninsured Medical Expenses, […]
Every year over 1,000,000 couples divorce in North America. Prior to divorce, what factors contribute to high-conflict family separations? Statistically, high-conflict separations are a small part of the total number of legal divorces, however, common-law separations across North America are increasing and legal marriages are declining slightly. There are no accurate yearly records for the […]
Statistically, 20% of adults suffer from emotional difficulties. An additional 5% have extreme mental health issues. Therefore, 1 in 4 adults suffer from emotional problems, which will likely impact their spouse, their children and their own life and cause Parenting Challenges Every year children are born to parents who struggle with mental health challenges. Some […]
