This is your divorce, I shouldn’t have to even ask this question. This blog stems from things that I hear daily in my mediation practice. It’s a frustration for me both personally and professionally a...
Dec
2017
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Nov
2017
18
I had a call from a local family law lawyer and was told that she recommended me to her counterpart because she felt that the case needed a mediator with heart. While I was happy that’s how I’m seen, ...
Nov
2017
14
Mediation & your role. There’s lots of information on the mediator’s role however don’t forget you have a huge role to play too! After choosing the right mediator for your situat...
Nov
2017
14
Family, food, friends, gifts, time off….what could be better? It really does sound like a recipe for a good time however many families find this time of the year to be very stressful as well. Ma...
Mar
2017
15
Ok, I’m not saying that this is always the case and I’m not trying to go against all of the people that say divorce hurts children. Here’s a positive though, see if it resonates with any of you. I AM ...
Feb
2017
18
SO, YOU ARE SEPARATED… Now What? How do you deal with a difficult ex? What does your new family life look like? How do you help your child/ren live in two homes? What to do when you d...
Feb
2017
10
LGBTQ families and Divorce Mediation – Support for ALL families. I had an interesting comment conveyed to me the other day and it got me thinking – yes even on a Friday 🙂 I was reviewing a flyer...
Jan
2017
10
In a National Post article today I read that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have announced that they will now be handling their divorce privately, which I am so happy to hear. Read the article here: htt...
Dec
2016
04
Our Home or Yours – Family Mediation in our home (office) or your home, now available in the Durham Region! Link to Press Release HERE Our Office Families F...
Sep
2016
06
Your parenting plan is a living breathing document. It can change with the needs of your family and your children. These conversations need to happen and they are often challenging. Debbie Miles-Senio...