Divorce Blog

by Colette Fortin

Valentine’s Day in the midst of separation can be incredibly isolating and lonely. Amid all these hearts, candies and flowers, here are some ways you could support that friend, colleague, sister or brother who is going through a separation.

by Colette Fortin

If you are living together while separated, you are not alone. Many ex-spouses often continue to live together. If you’ve made the decision to split up as a couple, and are postponing the action of splitting up the marital home, consider these tips on living together while separated.

by Colette Fortin

Coping with separation over Christmas? Learn some practical tips on how to get through the holiday season in a peaceful and positive way if you are on the verge of getting separated or divorced.

by Colette Fortin

The first holiday – post separation – can be particularly stressful and filled with a wide range of emotions. Learn some helpful tips on how to cope with the first holiday season post separation or divorce.

by Colette Fortin

Plan your post-divorce move-out with these five tips and considerations for your children, so that they can handle the transition to two homes with excitement instead of distress.

by Colette Fortin

Learn new techniques to stop your instant reactions and to divert the negative consequences of an ex-spouse in divorce pushing your buttons.

by Colette Fortin

Text messaging can help divorced and separated parents better communicate without emotion. Find out how to use text messages to stick to the business at hand.

by Colette Fortin

When in the middle of a divorce or separation you can feel like you are in a constant state of limbo. Not knowing what the next few months or even years will bring can leave you feeling out of control. Here are 10 suggestions for making this transition easier.

by Colette Fortin

Planning the conversation about who, what and when to share the news of your separation, should be well thought out. Get some great common sense tips on how to make it easier for everyone.

by Colette Fortin

For the first time in 20 years, the Federal Government is proposing big changes to the Divorce Act. Learn about the proposed changes to “Bill C-78” and how the changes focus on protecting the children of divorce.

by Colette Fortin

Traveling when in a shared parenting can add some complexity and stress. Learn some practical tips on how to make it work for everyone and make planning easier.

by Colette Fortin

If we can learn that truth is often perception rather than fact, we can move through our divorce in a way that opens the door to opportunities.

by Colette Fortin

After mediating over 300 couples through a divorce, Colette Fortin offers some sound advice about how to keep it about the kids and not let your ego take over.

by Colette Fortin

Ms. Fortin’s radio interview sheds light on why couples want to put emotions aside and wait until after the holiday season to separate or file for divorce.

by Colette Fortin

Co-Parenting can be challenging but the children’s schedules need to be about them and not about cutting 50-50. There are 7 days in the week and so sometimes fair is not exactly equal.