In several other blogs, we have discussed the importance and means of preserving the relationship between you and your child after separation / divorce. However, there are other people in your child's life whose connections with your child will change after your...
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Shared parenting: What does the research say?
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | Apr 23, 2023 | Child Custody, Dispute Resolution, Equal Shared Parenting, Parenting Time Access
We have long espoused the numerous benefits of shared parenting arrangements after parental separation, and we are not alone. Over the years, The International Council on Shared Parenting has been working to compile research on how sharing parenting responsibilities...
Technology and parental alienation
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | Mar 16, 2023 | Child Custody, Family Law, Parental Alienation
When parents attempt to turn their child against each other after divorce or separation, it could be parental alienation. While abuse like this is not new, some of the methods parents use to engage in it look different than they did a generation ago due largely to...
What is parallel parenting?
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | Feb 17, 2023 | Child Custody, Parental Alienation, Parenting Time Access
In an ideal world, divorced or separated parents would continue to parent their children in a peaceful, unified manner. They would set the same rules, offer the same structure and pass on the same values and beliefs. However, this can't always happen. In some cases,...
What might a long-distance parenting plan look like?
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | Feb 17, 2023 | Child Custody, Dispute Resolution, Equal Shared Parenting, Long Distance Parenting, Parenting Time Access
After divorce, life can take you and your ex in very different directions, metaphorically and geographically. You might live here in Ontario, but your ex might relocate to another province or country after your split. If you are a parent, you should know how to create...
Risks of ‘full access’ custody arrangements
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | Jan 8, 2023 | Child Custody, Equal Shared Parenting, Parenting Time Access
When high-profile couples divorce, details of their split often make headlines - especially if unconventional phrases or decisions are part of their divorce. It wasn't that long ago that the world heard - and started using - the phrase "conscious uncoupling," right?...
Family Law Reform and Equal Shared Parenting
by Gene C. Colman | Jan 6, 2023 | Child Custody, Equal Shared Parenting, Family Law, Parenting Time Access
-A heartfelt missive to Santa Claus from an outstanding equal parenting advocate Here is a letter from prominent activist, Paulette MacDonald, to whom? To Santa Claus of course. I wanted to publish this before the holidays but alas.... better late than never. ...
Steps co-parents should take when travelling with their child
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | Jan 5, 2023 | Child Custody, Equal Shared Parenting, Parenting Time Access
If you have plans to travel with your child, it can be wise to take steps now to prepare. Following are some tips on what you can do to travel legally and safely with your child if you and the other parent share parental rights. Get permission Does the other parent...
4 boundaries to set if you want an amicable divorce
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | Jan 5, 2023 | Child Custody, Dispute Resolution, Family Law
There is nothing wrong with wanting your divorce or separation to be as peaceful as possible. After all, bitter, contentious splits can be exhausting, time-consuming and expensive. However, even if you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse start out wanting an amicable...
Frequent moves, travel can affect parenting time
On Behalf of Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre | Jan 5, 2023 | Child Custody, Parenting Time Access
Many parents are frequent travelers. Some move around a lot for their job; others simply enjoy visiting new places. However, whether these mobile pursuits are professional or personal, frequent travel can affect parenting time (custody and access) for co-parents....
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