You’re just separated, or are thinking about it. You have no idea of what to do, where to go, or who to talk to. You are feeling...

Recently there was a great deal of attention surrounding various changes to the Federal Divorce Act. In particular, there was an expanded...

Last week I addressed the scourge of “parental alienation”, comparing it to a poisonous snake in the grass. This week on the Roy Green...

Readers of my blog will know that as a qualified family law mediator myself, I often refer to mediation as an alternative to traditional...

The expression a “snake in the grass” is a perfect description of a devastating situation faced by some parents. In this case the “snake”...

Years ago, it became clear to me, that my family law clients were suffering emotional trauma from the stress and anxiety of separation...

The expression, “lawyer up” is commonly used in movies, and real life, to describe the process of hiring a lawyer. Those who regularly...

Today’s blog is simple advice. Directed at anyone experiencing on-going family law disputes involving children. But if you take it, and...

At least twice this past week I was talking with someone about an agreement that they had apparently reached with their former spouse,...

The name of today’s blog is a sci-fi movie, starring Bradley Cooper, (who I regularly confuse with Ryan Reynolds), but I digress. The...

Just came across an article written by somebody who received a gloomy cancer diagnosis. She made the point that her specialist and GP...

If you happen to be involved, or about to be, in the family law system I know how you’re feeling. Lost, overwhelmed, intimidated,...

Masks are a highly recommended deterrent to the health related symptoms of Covid-19, but a poor deterrent to the consequences of another...

There’s a saying that “Marriage is grand. Divorce is fifty grand.” But does it have to be that way? That’s one of the reasons I came up...

These past many months have been frustrating for both myself and my client, a separated father of a 7 year son. I won’t be using any...

It happened twice this week, and despite my continuing efforts to combat the misunderstandings, it will inevitably happen again. People...

Next time you visit your local fast food outlet, like McDonalds, take a look around. You’ll be surprised to know that not everyone is...

This week I want to share my thoughts on do-it-yourself Separation Agreements. Typically, one separated spouse will approach the other,...

For those few unfortunate souls not familiar with Chapter 1 of this weekly blog series, it is generally necessary before a court will...

Obtaining a divorce can be simple, and incredibly easy. All that’s needed is your marriage certificate, and some paperwork to be completed.