Negotiating a visitation agreement for their children can be a challenge for newly separated couples. Where conflict is low, some couples are able to come to an understanding of when, how frequently, and for how long the child spends with each parent. Depending upon the circumstances of the separation, visitations may be court-ordered. There are […]
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Parenting is more than a full-time job. Our child’s needs are plentiful: preparing favourite foods so they eat their lunch or dinner, then there’s the laundry, keeping up with the homework, as well as ensuring they have time to see friends but outside, because of COVID. While we want to be good parents, some of us want
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A separation or divorce can create tremendous stress, change and conflict within a family. Many fears can arise for parents such as losing one’s home, losing financial stability, and even losing custody or contact with children. Under these circumstances, parents can make difficult choices that are not always in the best interests of their children.
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Long-term relationships are hard work. Sometimes we’re not ready for the inevitable challenges that arise when two people try to intertwine their lives. We may be young, struggling in a job or financially. We may both bring our own issues, like extra luggage, into the relationship, and sometimes the relationship becomes too cluttered to be
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No one wants a relationship to end, but sometimes it becomes too difficult to live together as a couple. Separation becomes more complicated when children are involved. Often, both parents feel hurt and angry toward each other for the disappointments of what might have been. Separation or divorce is a great loss for a family,
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