Parenting time and Decision-making responsibility
The Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) is an independent office that operates in the Department of Justice and Public Safety.
A Children’s Lawyer may decide to act as a legal representative or litigation guardian for individual Island children in...
Island families experiencing high-conflict separation or divorce can be referred into New Ways for Families® training through the Family Law Centre. This training will empower parents with skills and strategies to manage high-conflict situations.
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If parenting time and decision-making responsibility is at issue, the court may order a Parenting Arrangement Assessment to assist the court to determine the most appropriate parenting time and decision-making responsibility arrangement for the child...
A parenting coordinator assists separated and divorced parents to resolve their parenting disputes through mediation, coaching and parent education with the goal of reducing conflict and decreasing their likelihood of returning to Court. If parents...
Parents trying to settle issues regarding parenting time and decision making may benefit from Parenting Plan Mediation Services offered through the Family Court Conciliation Office.
This service assists families experiencing separation and divorce with...
Positive Parenting from Two Homes for Kids is a school-based program for children who are experiencing changes in their lives as a result of parental separation, divorce or parenting from two homes.
What do children learn in the program?
Children learn...
Positive Parenting from Two Homes is a cost-free program that provides information to parents who are separating, divorcing, or parenting from two homes.
How do I complete the program online?
Download the instructions and questionnaire
Read the...
What is the Supervised Parenting Time and Exchange Program (SPTEP)
The Supervised Parenting Time and Exchange Program is a service provided by the Family Court Conciliation Office.
Supervised parenting time provides parenting time between a child and...