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Kids Guide to Separation and Divorce
Developed by British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General is designed to help children understand topics related to Separation and Divorce.
Collaborative Divorce: The revolutionary new way to restructure your family, resolve legal issues, and move on with your life.
Tesler, P.H. & Thompson, P. (2006). Harper Collins, NY. In Collaborative Divorce, Pauline Tesler and Peggy Thompson present the first complete, step-by-step explanation of the groundbreaking collaborative divorce method that is revolutionizing the way couples end their marriages. Tesler and Thompson, two pioneers who train collaborative professionals around the world, walk you through the stages of collaborative divorce. With real life examples and practical exercises, they provide useful insight into how divorce can be handled constructively and entirely outside of the court system.
For the Sake of the Children information brochure – PDF
Under new court rules this program, provided by Manitoba Family Services and Housing, is now mandatory for people who are requesting or responding to requests for custody, access or private guardianship. Parents attend separate sessions. This free of charge program is also open to grandparents, other family members and interested people.
The Happy Divorce: How to break up and Make Up by Nora Underwood
Originally published in Maclean’s magazine, Vol. 115, No. 3, January 21, 2002.
August 14, 2023
Because Life Goes On… Helping Children and Youth Live with Separation and Divorce: A Guide for Parents
This Health Canada publication is intended to reach out to Canadian families in need of information and resources to help their children to live through the process of separation and divorce. The booklet is also designed to assist professionals in such fields as social services, health, justice and education, in their work with children and their parents.
August 14, 2023
Legal Aid Manitoba
If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, Legal Aid Manitoba may be able to help. All or part of your legal costs may be paid, depending on your financial position, the type of case and the merits of the case.
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