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The Children’s Bill of Rights in Divorce 

The Children’s Bill of Rights in Divorce 

Oct 26, 2017 | Articles for Mediators, Articles for the Public, Children of Divorce

By Robert Emery | During and after separation and divorce, kids should have the right to love and be loved by both of their parents without feeling guilt or disapproval. They should be protected from their parents’ conflicts.

What Does Your Child Think of Her Best Interests? Guidelines for Including the Child in Mediation with Don Saposnek, Ph.D.

What Does Your Child Think of Her Best Interests? Guidelines for Including the Child in Mediation with Don Saposnek, Ph.D.

Sep 20, 2017 | Children of Divorce, Mediation Practice, Webinars - Past

What Does Your Child Think of Her Best Interests? Guidelines for Including the Child in Mediation with Don Saposnek, Ph.D.. Recorded September 20, 2017.

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The Alienated Child: Commentary on the Intensity of Rejection and an Elaboration of the Therapeutic Team Approach

The Alienated Child: Commentary on the Intensity of Rejection and an Elaboration of the Therapeutic Team Approach

Jul 24, 2017 | 2017 Summer, Children of Divorce, Co-Parenting

By Maddy Cacciatore | Children who are alienated from one of their parents may be projecting a lot of their pain onto the rejected parent. Helping them may take a team effort.

Your Child’s Graduation After a Divorce

Your Child’s Graduation After a Divorce

May 4, 2017 | Articles for the Public, Children of Divorce, Co-Parenting

By Virginia Colin | Separate celebrations with two sides of a divorced family get old for some kids and some young adults. Can co-parents celebrate together?

Recognizing Children’s Divorce Behavior Can Prevent Custody Battles

Recognizing Children’s Divorce Behavior Can Prevent Custody Battles

May 2, 2017 | Articles for the Public, Children of Divorce, Divorce

By Michael Aurit, JD, MDR | Parents often misinterpret the ways children act during divorce. These misunderstandings can lead to destructive custody battles. Mediation is constructive.

Shared Parenting and Mediation: Lawyers and Judges Support Reforms

Shared Parenting and Mediation: Lawyers and Judges Support Reforms

Dec 30, 2014 | Articles for the Public, Children of Divorce, Co-Parenting

There is considerable concern in Canada about how to reduce the adversarial nature of family law proceedings and promote better relationships between separating parents. We report here on a recent survey of Canadian legal professionals that reflects support for mediation and certain amendments to the parenting provisions of the Divorce Act.

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