As Halloween approaches, children everywhere are eagerly anticipating picking out costumes, arranging trick-or-treating plans, and all sorts of spooky fun! However, for co-parents, this season can bring its own set of challenges, especially if you are a new co-parent learning to navigate legal agreements and shared responsibilities. Unlike other holidays such as Christmas, Halloween isn’t …
Read MoreBy Jeffrey Mammon, B.A. J.D., Family Law Lawyer Often when parents separate they are more focused on the immediate “regular” day to day parenting schedule with their children during the school year. The parents end up spending considerable amount of time, energy and legal fees negotiating a parenting plan that sets out the “regular schedule” …
Read MoreHalloween, with its costumes, candy, and spooky fun, is a much-anticipated holiday for kids. If you’re co-parenting, ensuring that your children have a fantastic and stress-free Halloween, regardless of which parent they’re with, is essential. Here are some valuable co-parenting tips for creating a spooktacular celebration: Plan Ahead: Start by coordinating with your co-parent well …
Read MoreSummer is here, and parents often find themselves planning various enriching activities and camps for their children. However, when co-parenting is involved, the decision-making process can become more complex. Addressing the legal considerations of enrolling children in summer camps or activities and fostering collaborative co-parenting can lead to a smooth and enjoyable summer for everyone …
Read MoreWe asked Paul Slan, a lawyer and the Director of Professional Development at Gelman & Associates, some commonly asked questions about creating a parenting plan during a divorce or separation in Ontario. Please be advised that these answers are not intended as legal advice, but rather as an introductory overview on a legal subject. For legal …
Read MoreThe holidays can be difficult for separated families. It may be impossible for children to celebrate the holidays with both parents. Splitting these special times for the children with your ex can be one of the most challenging steps in a separation or divorce. At Gelman & Associates, we want to make sure you and …
Read MoreIn 2020, roughly 2.71 million people filed for a legal divorce in Canada. The number has been steadily rising since 2000, when 1.88 million people filed for divorce in the country. With the increasing number of divorcees in Canada, more and more children are becoming victims of broken homes. Additionally, co-parenting can also be a …
Read MoreSingle parents, particularly single fathers, face several problems. Children of single parents frequently witness emotions that they wouldn’t see if their parents shared a home. Whether you lose your husband and your children’s mother via death, divorce, or desertion, adapting to the new reality is a life-changing and challenging endeavor. When you’re a single dad, …
Read MoreAre you struggling to find balance between providing your kids with the best and latest things in life while trying to save your children from being swallowed by the trends and demands of social media and peer pressure? Well, you’re not alone. With each new child suicide case caused by cyberbullying or every new case …
Read MoreIt’s natural for divorced or separated parents to disagree over how certain elements of raising their children are handled. Some issues may seem small in nature, but others can be larger and come with long-lasting impacts. In an example of the later, an Ontario mother recently wanted to change the name of the children she …
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