Children

  • Substance Abuse Issues in a Divorce

    ByShannon Gunn Emery Hours

    When substance abuse becomes an issue during a divorce, Albertan families have tools and legal options to protect children while supporting recovery. Collaborative Divorce allows parents to create customized solutions like sobriety checks, counseling, and flexible parenting arrangements. Divorce, Children, and Substance Abuse Divorce is a stressful process. It becomes even more complicated when substance abuse is involved. The biggest concern is always the safety and well-being of children. Parents and lawyers must find ways to address substance use issues while keeping children at the centre of all decisions. The Impact of Substance Abuse on Parenting Substance misuse doesn’t just affect divorce negotiations; it can raise serious questions about parenting arrangements. A parent who struggles with addiction may not be able to provide a safe…

  • Prioritizing Children: Insights from the Collaborative Divorce Process

    ByShannon Gunn Emery Hours

    Keeping children’s needs front and centre is key in a divorce. Alberta’s Collaborative Divorce process helps parents to create child-focused solutions with the support of trained divorce professionals, reducing conflict and protecting family relationships. Divorce and Its Impact on Children In a divorce, emotions will run high.  It is natural for parents to focus on their own struggles. But children often carry the deepest burdens. Supporting them during this time should be every parent’s top priority. How Collaborative Divorce Puts Kids First Collaborative Divorce in Alberta offers a unique, family-focused approach. Unlike traditional court battles, the collaborative model includes trained divorce professionals called “neutrals.” These neutrals may be divorce coaches, child specialists, or financial experts who work alongside the parents and lawyers. Their role is…

  • Giving Alberta Parents the Tools They Need After Separation

    ByShannon Gunn Emery Hours

    In Alberta, divorcing parents with children must take the Parenting After Separation course. This program teaches parents how to reduce conflict, communicate better, and keep kids at the centre of parenting decisions during and after divorce. Why the Parenting After Separation Course Matters Children often feel the greatest impact in a divorce. To help families through this transition, Alberta requires divorcing parents with children to complete the Parenting After Separation (PAS) course. Far from being just another legal step, this course gives parents practical tools to manage conflict, co-parent effectively, and protect their children from unnecessary stress. The goal is simple: Children should feel loved and supported, even when their parents are no longer together. By focusing on your kids’ needs, parents can make the…

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