Is a Legal Coach Right For You? If you are intimidated by the idea of filing for divorce, or representing yourself in court, a legal coach might just fit the bill. Legal coaching is a cost effective way to help people who are representing themselves in a legal matter, but still need an expert opinion … Continued
Views of the Child Reports are important tools in family law proceedings. The law requires the court to consider, where appropriate, the views of the children. These reports are also very useful in helping parents make good decisions in mediation. At Victoria Mediation, we can prepare Views of the Child reports as part of the … Continued
Mediation and seniors are a great match for resolving grey divorces and separations. A grey divorce is popular term for a divorce involving people aged 55 and over. Many couples choose to separate or divorce after being married for 20 or 30 years. Statistics Canada supports this trend: In 2008 41.6% of divorces were for … Continued
Parental alienation is a common allegation in high conflict divorce. It is also a documented psychological disorder. However, it is rare and must be properly diagnosed. When parents separate, it is common for a child to favour one parent over the other. This is especially true if the child perceives wrong doing by one parent. This … Continued