No matter what I say to my ex, it just makes things worse. How can I deal with this?
High conflict separations are more common than you might think. When you communicate with your ex, remember this acronym created by author Bill Eddy: B-I-F-F,[...]
What words should I avoid when I’m speaking with my ex? She gets angry when I say “my daughter.”
There are several words and phrases that may become tainted by the process of separation and divorce and this is one of them! I notice[...]
Lawyers are expensive, but I really need the help! Do you have any tips on saving money? (Part 3)
In the legal world time really is money. Most law firms bill in 6-minute chunks of time. Trust your lawyer and follow their advice. Arguing[...]
Every time I refer to my house as “home” for my son, my ex gets angry. What should I say instead?
The word home is heavy and loaded. It implies safety, security and belonging. When you tell your son that he will be coming “home” soon[...]
My ex is appealing our divorce because he doesn’t like the outcome. Can he do that?
The BC Court of Appeal is a safety net in cases where the lower court makes a mistake in law or fact. Most family law[...]
I am getting divorced and my lawyer said we need an order from the Supreme Court. Why is that?
Only the Supreme Court of British Columbia can grant a divorce. The primary purpose of a divorce order is that you are allowed to remarry.[...]
