Parenting Through Divorce & Separation in Alberta

It’s no secret that divorce can be tough on everyone involved. But, it can be especially tough on parents. Not only do you have to deal with your own emotions, but you also have to try to maintain some sense of normalcy for your children. And, if you have joint custody, you also have to figure out how to co-parent with your ex.

Our divorce experts can assist you and your family in developing and implementing an efficient parenting plan for when you are separated. We also work with several other professionals in Calgary who concentrate on parenting coordination, parenting planning, and parenting strategies. 

When parents are contemplating or undergoing separation or divorce, one of the most common questions we get is: “‘How should we approach parenting after our separation/divorce? And “How should we go about telling our children?”

Here Are Some Key Parenting Points to Consider :

Before The Separation:

• Assess and address any conflicting parenting styles that may cause any issues in the future
• Discuss how you’re going to tell your children. The age and maturity of your kids will determine when, where, and how.

During The Separation: talk about how you will handle several important things, such as:

• How will you make the transition easier for them?
• How will you help your child cope with separation anxiety?
• How will you help your child understand the emotions they’re feeling?

After The Separation:

Consider discussing how you plan to co-parent together if your situation allows. We can help you generate a parenting plan, which includes how you will raise your child after separation or divorce, how information is shared between parents, when each parent will spend time with the child, and how parenting problems will be dealt with. 

This parenting plan is essentially a written document that outlines how decisions about the child are made, how information is shared between parents, when they are with the child, and how particular parenting issues may be tackled. 

At Divorce EZ, we understand Divorce & Separation can be very stressful experiences. While there are many things that can go wrong during this time, the Divorce EZ team is here to help make your life a bit less stressful.

One of the most stressful things about divorce is figuring out how you’re going to manage to parent your children with your ex. We can help you come up with a parenting plan that will work for both you and your partner and will minimize the stress of this process.

Divorce EZ is here to help you every step of the way, so don’t hesitate to reach out for help. We know how stressful divorce can be, and we are dedicated to making the process as simple and stress-free as possible.