Shared Parenting Benefits: Balancing Enmeshed vs. Disengaged Family Systems
Shared Parenting Benefits: Balancing Enmeshed vs. Disengaged Family Systems Do You Really Need a 211 Report? A Brief desription In family systems theory, we often describe families in terms of how connected—or disconnected—they are. Enmeshed families are those where everyone is very emotionally close, sometimes to the point where boundaries become blurred. Independence can feel threatening, and children […]
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Common Law in BC Explained: Rules, Rights, and Cohabitation Agreements
Common Law in BC Explained: Rules, Rights, and Cohabitation Agreements Understanding Common Law Partnerships in BC Overview of Common Law Partnerships In Canada, a relationship can be legally akin to marriage if partners cohabit for a significant period, regardless of whether they share a last name. This is commonly referred to as a “common law” […]
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Family Property Division in BC: Legal Defaults vs. Mediation Agreements
Family Property Division in BC: Legal Defaults vs. Mediation Agreements Division of Family Property and Debt in British Columbia Key Principles of Property and Debt Division in BC- This is a good example of what the law says and how this can be change during mediation in order to satisfy the couples, not only the […]
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Family Mediation and Child Alienation: How Daniel Can Help
Family Mediation and Child Alienation: How Daniel Can Help Rebuilding trust through family mediation. Daniel from the Family Mediation Center can play a valuable role in addressing child alienation, though his effectiveness depends on both parents’ willingness to participate genuinely. Here’s what Daniel can offer: Direct interventions: Help parents recognize alienating behaviors and their impact […]
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Child Support in Canada: Emotional Bond vs. Legal Responsibility for Stepfathers
Child Support in Canada: Emotional Bond vs. Legal Responsibility for Stepfathers Emotional Support ≠ Legal Parent: Can You Avoid Child Support If You Never Paid? Key Terms: Stepfather: A man married to a child’s biological parent, but not automatically a legal or financial parent. Loco parentis (Latin for “in place of a parent”): A more […]
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Infidelity and Mediation: Rebuilding Trust in Canadian Couples
Infidelity and Mediation: Rebuilding Trust in Canadian Couples INFIDELITY AND MEDIATION How Daniel Manages Infidelity in His Practice How Daniel Manages Infidelity in His Practice Unfaithfulness represents one of humanity’s oldest relationship challenges. This breach of trust creates profound damage within partnerships and frequently serves as a red flag pointing to deeper underlying issues: emotional […]
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Do You Really Need a Section 211 Report in Family Law Parenting Disputes?
Do You Really Need a Section 211 Report in Family Law Parenting Disputes? Do You Really Need a 211 Report? The purpose of providing this summary of a 211 report is to help you understand that requesting one can have a significant emotional impact on the entire family. I’m not saying it’s never needed—sometimes it […]
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Understanding Family Law Protection Orders in British Columbia: Your Legal Rights and Safety
Understanding Family Law Protection Orders in British Columbia: Your Legal Rights and Safety What is a protection order ? A protection order is a legal order issued by a judge to help protect one person from another. It outlines specific conditions that the named individual must follow. These conditions may include having no contact—or limited […]
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Parental Alienation in Canada: What It Is, Legal Consequences, and How to Protect Your Rights
Parental Alienation in Canada: What It Is, Legal Consequences, and How to Protect Your Rights PARENTAL ALIENATION What is Parental Alienation Syndrome ? Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) occurs when one parent systematically denigrates the other with the intent of turning the child against that parent. The goal is often to gain or retain custody while […]
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Parenting Plans in British Columbia: What You Need to Know After Separation
Parenting Plans in British Columbia: What You Need to Know After Separation What do I need to know about parenting plan ? Are parenting plans and child support related? No — parenting time and child support are separate legal issues. A parent cannot be denied parenting time because they have not paid child support. Likewise, […]
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