Supervised parenting can be helpful for re-introducing a child to a parent who has had less of a presence in their lives. In many circumstances, the court may also find it beneficial to have both parents play a role in the child’s life. However, in a recent Alberta Provincial Court decision, Dupuis v Berens, 2022… Continue reading Alberta Court Denies Estranged Father-Supervised Parenting
Category: Parenting Time
Alberta’s ‘Parenting After Separation’ Course: What to Expect
When parents of minors are separating or divorcing, one of the most challenging yet important goals the parents have will be to maintain a positive and productive dynamic for the sake of the children. The focus of all family law litigation, court decisions, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings when there are children involved is to… Continue reading Alberta’s ‘Parenting After Separation’ Course: What to Expect
Contact Order for Grandparents Set Aside Due to Misapplied Legal Test
When parents divorce, it is presumed that each parent will be entitled to parenting time and decision-making authority with respect to their child unless it is determined that this would not be in the child’s best interests. Parents who wish to apply for, or change their current parenting time order, may bring an application in… Continue reading Contact Order for Grandparents Set Aside Due to Misapplied Legal Test
The Use of Parenting Assessments in High-Conflict Family Disputes
Family courts have one primary consideration when deciding on parenting matters: the child(ren) ‘s best interests. Whether deciding on where a child should spend their time (parenting time) or who should have the right to make decisions about important issues such as medical care or religious upbringing (decision-making authority), the driving factor behind every court… Continue reading The Use of Parenting Assessments in High-Conflict Family Disputes
An Overview of Parenting Arrangements
The parenting arrangements for children post-separation or divorce can take many forms and often evolve over time. Below, we will provide an overview of how parenting plans are determined and the different ways parenting may be structured after a separation. Further, we’ll examine various methods open to parents who may wish to change or amend… Continue reading An Overview of Parenting Arrangements
Travelling with Minor Children After Divorce or Separation: 4 Things to Consider
With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, many families are making plans for summer travel. Although most travel has been domestic since 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, these limitations have largely been lifted or considerably eased in recent months. As a result, more families may be planning to visit international destinations. However, travelling… Continue reading Travelling with Minor Children After Divorce or Separation: 4 Things to Consider