Communication generally is important, but in the context of separating & divorcing families it’s even more important. It serves as the foundation of a good co-parenting relationship. It also shows the children that you and your co-parent are working together, as a united front. This is so critical to show your children, otherwise the children can and will start using the … [Read more...] about Effective Communication – A Must for Separated Parents
Our Family In Two Homes Workbook
I’ve been using an innovative Workbook in both my legal & mediation practice called Our Family In Two Homes. Separation and Divorce can be overwhelming to many families - most people have never embarked on this process and don't know where to get started. There are 3 parts to the Workbook: Foundations of effective co-parenting – working on things like trust, communication, … [Read more...] about Our Family In Two Homes Workbook
The Importance of an Initial Consultation
People often ask why they need to come in for an initial consultation. They just have a question that will take “30 seconds” of my time to answer. I often hear frustration on the other end of the phone when they are advised that they need to come in for a consultation to have the answer. Well, it’s important that you understand the purpose of a consultation… as I see it. #1 – … [Read more...] about The Importance of an Initial Consultation
Using Technology to Improve your Co-Parenting Relationship
My favourite topic! Technology! I thought I’d take an opportunity to write about how technology can be used to help separated and divorced co-parents to be more effective. First, let’s talk about co-parenting apps! I love to test out the various apps that are out there. They’re a great way to compartmentalize your communication with your co-parent. There’s tons of different ones – … [Read more...] about Using Technology to Improve your Co-Parenting Relationship
My Favourite Divorce Books
I love to feature great books I’ve found to help parents to learn how to effectively transition into co-parenting from two homes. It really is a skill that’s acquired; just like learning to drive, it’s important to start out your new journey with creating an effective foundation of positive and effective skills. Here’s my favourites – they are all pictured below: Explaining divorce to … [Read more...] about My Favourite Divorce Books
J Wenisch
Stephanie and her team did amazing work for me. I highly recommend her and have referred a number of people her way. They are compassionate and understanding; I have the utmost in trust in them.Stephanie and her compassionate and understanding team can be highly trusted. Her help was critical for me and she walked me through each process giving me options and best advice anyone could ask for.As an … [Read more...] about J Wenisch
Jeff Malin
I can not say enough good things about Stephanie and her staff . Their professionalism is second to none, the help they offered during my separation and divorce was great . During a stressful time, while emotions were running high and tempers were flaring, Stephanie’s calm professional demeanour help keep things in check . She is an amazing source of knowledge and always seemed to know what to do … [Read more...] about Jeff Malin
My Fav Co-Parenting Apps!
Shout out to my very favourite co-parenting apps! When I help separating & divorcing families, I find that effective communication is the key to successful co-parenting.There's an app for that!I consistently discourage email, text, or verbal communication as the primary way to communicate, as these apps are a way to compartmentalize your co-parenting.These apps are like a "filing cabinet" for … [Read more...] about My Fav Co-Parenting Apps!