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The Provincial Court of British Columbia has released its 2024-25 Annual Report, providing new insight into how separating families are resolving disputes across the province. The Provincial Court’s data reflect a clear and...more
With the holiday season already here, many families are quickly approaching their holiday travel plans. Whether across state lines or international borders, when minors are involved, travel preparation for parents or...more
Parenting through the holidays can be complicated. For families who are divorced or separated from the other parent of young children, co-parenting can become excessively difficult. The three key points to remember during...more
Yet far too many parents take the opposite approach by discussing their frustrations with their child. In the extreme, some parents attempt to damage or undermine the child's relationship with the other parent. When those...more
When New Jersey families face disputes involving divorce, custody or financial issues, the court system isn’t the only option, and often, it isn’t the best one. Mediation and arbitration are two private dispute-resolution...more
When ending a relationship, whether it’s through divorce, separation or breaking up, it may be appealing to completely cut off communication. However, if you share a child, you will need to be in each other’s lives for at...more
Divorce is emotional and sometimes those emotions can cloud your judgment and stop you from settling your case, or missing opportunities to settle your case. Divorce can also be an expensive process, and the longer it drags...more
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Divorce: Lessons for Families - Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s divorce has shocked Hollywood. After 19 years of marriage, Kidman recently filed citing irreconcilable differences. While the...more
Co-parenting counsel is a popular trend in divorce and family matters. In some cases, the parties agree to go to co-parenting counseling on their own accord. In other circumstances, the attorneys in the case or the guardian...more
As lawyers and mediators who are retained to guide our clients from dispute to resolution, it is incumbent upon us to help parties both find an equitable peace, and then to hold onto it. Originally Published in the Daily...more
When celebrities divorce, the headlines tend to focus on the drama. But behind the paparazzi photos and tabloids, celebrity custody disputes often mirror the same issues that parents in Maryland and Washington, D.C. face...more
On April 8, 2025, Ohio Senate Bill 174 (SB 174), a bill that would significantly change the way child custody matters are handled and heard by Ohio courts, was introduced in the Ohio Legislature by Senators Theresa Gavarone...more
On April 8, 2025, Ohio Senate Bill 174 (“SB 174”), a bill that would significantly change the way child custody matters are handled and heard by Ohio courts, was introduced in the Ohio Legislature by Senators Theresa Gavarone...more
How your divorce plays out isn’t entirely in your control, but you can do your part to make it a less contentious (and less expensive) process. No matter how impossible it may feel at first, it is 100% possible to have a...more
When parents separate, breakdowns in communication frequently accompany the end of the relationship. In my practice, the same themes appear again and again...more
Divorce is a significant life decision — one that can feel overwhelming, especially when children, finances, and long-term planning are involved. An initial consultation with a family law attorney is not a commitment to move...more
The start of a new school year can be exciting for children, but it can also bring stress for both students and their parents. I experience this with my own school-aged children each year! Feelings of overwhelm may be...more
Almost every person who signs their judgment of divorce has the same feeling of relief: Phew. The case is finally over. I can move on....more
The holiday season should be a time of joy, reflection, and connection — but for co-parents, it can also bring logistical headaches and emotional strain. Between custody schedules, travel plans, and differing traditions, it’s...more
When couples agree to divorce, one of the first questions that is often asked is: “Can I start dating?” The simple answer is yes you can, but there are things to keep in mind. Even after you’ve filed for divorce, you are...more
With today’s growing globalization and mobile workforce, it’s more common than ever for individuals to move to another city, state, or even country in pursuit of a new career, education, or lifestyle opportunity. While these...more
1. Parental alienation involves a parent manipulating a child in a way that causes the child to fear, disrespect, dislike, and reject the other parent. It is often more complicated than it seems, and it is not always to blame...more
For many people the time between when they know they are getting divorced, and when they actually separate, is excruciating—it is often the hardest phase of divorce. I’ve given the following pieces of advice to my...more
Parents often tell me that their individual therapist, former marriage counselor, or even their child’s therapist should have an opinion about the outcome of their custody case. They’ll ask why the judge cannot just speak to...more
In the recent case of Sandhu v Mangat, 2025 BCCA 34, the BC Supreme Court shed some light on the scope of parenting coordinators’ (PC) jurisdiction and section 7 expenses relating to ‘special or extraordinary expenses’ under...more