Stay informed with the latest articles from Calgary Mediation Services, a division of Shim Law. Our blog covers everything from family mediation and arbitration to parenting plans, conflict resolution strategies, and Alberta’s mediation laws. Explore expert insights designed to help families find clarity, fairness, and lasting peace through the mediation process.
Separation and divorce often involve difficult discussions about parenting, property division, and financial support. While many people focus on what happens during their lifetime, few
Separation and divorce are difficult at the best of times. But when one party displays narcissistic traits, the process can become significantly more complex, stressful,
Family law disputes are often emotional, but they are still governed by legal rules — including rules about how parties are expected to behave during litigation. One
Imagine two former partners. They once built a life or a business together, but now they’re fighting — over the house, the company, or parenting
What is the concept of the Friendly Parent in child-parenting disputes? In today’s Family Law Blog, senior family lawyer Peter Graburn explains this key principle
Introduction: When parents separate, reaching agreement on parenting arrangements is often one of the most difficult aspects of the process. Emotions run high, communication may
Introduction: When parents separate, one of the most difficult questions is how, and to what extent, children should be heard in decisions about parenting and
Introduction: When parents separate, few issues are as emotionally charged — or as important — as decisions involving children. Disagreements about parenting time, decision-making, and
Introduction: Breakdown of family relationships can be hard, not only on separating spouses but especially on their children. Difficult issues must be resolved regarding parenting,
Introduction: Family Mediation Settlement Privilege raises an important question in family law: when, if ever, can discussions or agreements arising from mediation be disclosed in
