Putting children first, every step of the way.
When a relationship ends, creating a clear and workable parenting arrangement is essential for the well-being of children. In British Columbia, parenting arrangements outline how parents will share responsibilities, make decisions, and spend time with their children after separation or divorce. A well-structured plan helps reduce conflict, provides stability, and supports healthy parent-child relationships.
Our services include:
- Contact With Non Parents: Protect meaningful relationships between children and grandparents or other relatives.
- Guardianship: Understand who holds legal responsibility for your child’s care and decisions.
- Jurisdictional: Navigate complex custody issues across provinces and international borders.
- Parenting Coordination: Create balanced parenting schedules and clarify decision-making roles.
- Relocation: Get legal advice on moving with your child and handling related custody changes.
- The Hague Convention and International Relocation: This protects children from wrongful international removal by ensuring their prompt return and fair resolution of custody disputes across borders.
Key elements of Parenting Arrangements:
- Parenting Time: Establishing how children will divide time between parents
- Decision-Making Responsibilities: Clarifying who makes major decisions about education, healthcare, and extracurricular activities
- Communication Guidelines: Setting expectations for how parents will communicate about the children
- Relocation and Travel: Planning for potential moves or travel that may impact parenting schedules
- Dispute Resolution: Establishing methods for resolving disagreements without returning to court
How we can help:
- Drafting parenting arrangements tailored to your family’s unique needs
- Negotiating agreements between parents to minimize conflict
- Advising on parenting rights and obligations under the Family Law Act
- Representing clients in court when disputes cannot be resolved collaboratively
- Modifying existing arrangements when circumstances change
Our goal is to create parenting arrangements that protect your children’s best interests while balancing the rights and responsibilities of both parents. We provide clear guidance, practical solutions, and strong advocacy to help families navigate the emotional and legal complexities of parenting after separation.
