
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
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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

Introduction: Managing High Conflict Family Law is today’s topic by Peter Graburn, senior family lawyer at Shim Law. Many experts believe that the single most

Introduction: Collaborative Family Law is an increasingly used approach to resolving separation and divorce matters in Alberta. In today’s blog, Peter Graburn, senior family lawyer

Introduction: Alberta Family Law Arbitration is a mechanism to help family law clients resolve their disputes efficiently. In this article, senior Calgary family lawyer Peter

Introduction: Shim Law is pleased to announce that their senior family law lawyer Peter Graburn has now expanded his family law practice to provide Mediation

Introduction: Imagine two former partners. They once built a life or a business together, but now they’re fighting — over the house, the company, or