United Neighbours of Dartmouth
A Neighbourhood magazine for Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
A Neighbourhood magazine for Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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10 <strong>United</strong> <strong>Neighbours</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dartmouth</strong><br />
Disclaimer: The following article is meant for<br />
information purposes only and should not<br />
be construed as legal advice. You should not<br />
act, or refrain from acting, on the basis <strong>of</strong> the<br />
following article without seeking legal or other<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional advice.<br />
Back to school<br />
time brings with<br />
it many feelings:<br />
excitement,<br />
nervousness, and<br />
anticipation at<br />
the year ahead.<br />
For parents who are separated or<br />
divorced, however, questions surrounding<br />
time with the kids, extra-curricular<br />
activities and finances can lead to<br />
additional stress.<br />
The following suggestions may be useful<br />
for parents trying to keep the peace at<br />
this or any time <strong>of</strong> year:<br />
A. Talk early and talk <strong>of</strong>ten.<br />
Discuss with the other parent what the<br />
priorities are, always with the children’s<br />
best interests in mind. Parents who put<br />
their children’s needs ahead <strong>of</strong> their own<br />
generally fare better in the long run.<br />
B. Be clear on what the<br />
responsibilities are. Will you and<br />
your ex equally care for the kids, or will<br />
one have more time than the other?<br />
Furthermore, who will pay for what?<br />
A ‘Separation Agreement,’ which is a<br />
contract about the termination <strong>of</strong> your<br />
marriage, can sometimes take a while to<br />
complete. One option may be to create a
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