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Healthy Co-Parenting: How to Navigate Changing Roles After Divorce
Understanding the Transition From Being Spouses to Being Co-parents Divorce is a significant life event that brings about a multitude of...

Michelle Rakowski
Aug 12, 20247 min read
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Introducing New Partners After Divorce: Respecting Roles and Understanding Restrictions
Dealing with the aftermath of a separation or divorce is difficult for both parents and the children involved. One particularly delicate...

Michelle Rakowski
Jul 9, 20246 min read
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Divorce and Distance: A Canadian Parent's Guide to Relocation
In the wake of a divorce, the decision to relocate is not merely a change of address; it’s a pivotal moment that can redefine the future...

Michelle Rakowski
Feb 13, 20247 min read
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Considering Children's Voices in Divorce: Should Your Kids Decide Where to Live?
Deciding whether to ask your children who they want to live with is a challenging decision that demands careful thought.

Michelle Rakowski
Nov 28, 20233 min read
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Parenting Schedules for Divorce: What to Consider for Every Age
Developmentally, children of different ages have different needs that should be considered when making a parenting schedule. Let’s look...

Michelle Rakowski
Nov 17, 20234 min read
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Who Gets to Stay and Who Gets to Say? The Difference Between Residency and Custody in Divorce
When going through a divorce with children, you'll hear terms like "custody" and "residency." It's critical to understand what these...

Michelle Rakowski
Nov 8, 20235 min read
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Preserving Culture and Religion During Divorce
The importance of a child’s culture and religion (if they have one) cannot be overlooked as you are considering what it will look like...

Michelle Rakowski
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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Talking to Kids About New Partners
You are an adult and as such, you can do what you like in relationships. However, you’re also a parent, so considering how major changes...

Michelle Rakowski
Feb 19, 20231 min read
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Communicating With Your Ex: Children's Schooling
Making decisions about school is a major responsibility and your Parenting Plan needs to designate which parents are taking on this...

Michelle Rakowski
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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