Divorce and separation can be stressful, sad and confusing for children, so time and understanding will be needed for them to adjust. Parenting plans help, because your children need you both, and should never feel like they have to choose one of you over the other.
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Be prepared to build a parenting plan with your spouse, since your children will continue to be the common denominator between you going forward. A parenting plan will need to evolve as your children grow, but you need a place to start:
We’ll address all of these topics so that everyone has a sense of direction.
Parenting children through a divorce or separation can be done successfully, but it takes time, patience and hard work.
Children need to know that no matter what, they won’t have to choose one of you over the other, and they don’t need to hear you argue over the adult issues. They need to stay focused on their own worlds, to be kids, and to know that their world will be okay.
It’s a myth that kids shouldn’t be told anything. Children need to know what’s going on, but not until you as the parents know. If they know what to expect, in an age-appropriate way, they’re less likely to struggle as things start to change.
Have questions about your situation?
Every separation is different. Book a free, confidential consultation or call Linda at 403.460.2800 to talk through your options.
What is child support, how is it calculated, and how long does it apply? You can look up the federal child support amounts using the Government of Canada child support table look-up. We’ll walk through what applies to your family as part of your agreement.
If you have children, you’ll both likely need to take Alberta’s online Parenting After Separation (PAS) course. I always suggest my clients take it as soon as possible, because there’s always something we can learn, or be reminded of, during this major transition. More information about parenting in two separate homes early in your separation can only benefit all of you.
Just because your marriage didn’t work doesn’t mean the parenting of your children won’t. Your children deserve a relationship with both of you, and they’re looking to both of you to be their role models in how you handle adversity.
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In Alberta, the Parenting After Separation (PAS) course is required before you file a divorce or Family Law Act application in the Court of King’s Bench, or if a judge orders it. Linda recommends taking it as early as possible. You can register at alberta.ca/pas.
Child support amounts are set out in the federal child support tables, which you can check with the Government of Canada look-up. We walk through what applies to your family as part of your agreement.
Yes, in an age-appropriate way, once you as parents know what’s happening. Children who know what to expect are less likely to struggle as things change, and they should never hear you argue over the adult issues.
Yes. A parenting plan needs to evolve as your children grow, but you need a clear place to start.
Just when life seemed so chaotic and I had no way of knowing where to start, we met with Linda to find out what to do next and the rest just seemed to take its course. Thanks Linda for being a good listener, but for also always looking out for my children and making us understand that we BOTH need to be successful in order to make sure that our kids are okay again.
T.R, Calgary, AB
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