November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta and throughout the Province different events are organized to raise awareness and educate communities about this largely hidden problem. Family violence cases are the most complex cases in Family Law and they require a number of supports beyond legal services to successfully assist families leaving abusive relationships….
You think you can just come into my family and take over? Are you for real? I birthed these two children and cared for their every need. You step in to a world I created with my ex husband and think you can just morph into our life? I cringe every time I see you…
So here I am three years post divorce and I’m ready to get my “sexy on”. I mean the last five years have been a shit storm of tears, humiliation, anger, frustration, manipulation, angst and sleepless nights. And I have finally arrived at a place close to calm and I’m feeling “normal” again. Albeit a…
Designing post a divorce can be a difficult task especially for men. Generally speaking, most men are not as design savvy as women and find decorating and design a daunting and stressful endeavour. Many men have an idea of what they like and don’t like but really have no idea how to begin, how to…
When we go through difficult life events, drafting any kind of plan may be the last thing or our minds, but sitting down and actually writing out a plan is exactly what can provide some comfort in the midst of turmoil. Purposely defining your short and long-term goals and creating a balanced plan to meet…
Going through a divorce is usually challenging and stressful. The level of stress and emotion is exhausting, leaving very little energy to focus on the financial “chores” that need to be dealt with, so that a settlement may finally be reached. Many must muster up the energy and time, to determine what to do with…
When thinking about decorating, redesigning or just updating your space, designing your home is much like designing a relationship. Designers need to listen, question, comprehend and create. If you decide to take on doing the design for yourself here are just a few tips to keep you focused. You may find that design is even…
As I write this, I know that I am going to get a lot of people judging me. But here is my story…. I got married in my early 20’s to a man who was 8 years older than me. He was nice looking, came from a good family and adored me. Was he the…
If someone is considering divorce, it is important to fully understand the different situations and terms that are involved. One question that comes up often is whether or not there is a difference between the terms “legal separation” and “divorce”. Are these simply different ways of saying the same thing, or is there more to…
I was really unhappy in my marriage. I didn’t want to be, but I was. We married in our 20’s and I really thought we would be married forever. I laugh when I think about it… How could I possibly understand in my 20’s what I would really need in a partner in my 30’s,…