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Moving On: How to Overcome Divorce Grief and Find Happiness Again

Divorce marks the end of a marriage, a journey that likely began with hope and joy, envisioning a lifetime of happiness together. It’s an event that can be difficult to measure in terms of stress, but experts use the Rahe stress scale to assess its impact. According to this scale, divorce ranks among the top …

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What is a Gray Divorce?

Baby Boomers get a lot of attention. They remain one of the largest demographics in the western world. Their lifestyle and spending habits drive market innovation and branding. While companies have had success in the past predicting trends, no one could predict the onslaught of divorce among baby boomers. This upswing coined a new term, “Gray Divorce.”

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Changing Relationships and The Holidays

Divorce is stressful. Add the complications of parenting and family relationships over the holidays and it can be chaos. Read some common sense and practical steps for making the Christmas and other celebrated holidays less stressful and more enjoyable for children and parents.

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Supporting Friends and Family through Divorce

There is no question that for those who are trying to help their loved ones through divorce — your words matter a lot. That brings with it a huge responsibility and sometimes a burden you did not sign up for.

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The Connotation of Life After Divorce

Read a few things that you will learn to appreciate after your divorce. Life after Divorce can be positive but it’s all about how you approach it.

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Stampeding Responsibly with a Few Helpful Hints

Whether single or married, Stampede gives us an opportunity to have fun. Get helpful tips on how to enjoy Stampede but not destroy your marriage at the same time.

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Divorced with Children: What To Do During Summer Break

Learn some very practical tips for planning for a successful summer break for your kids when you are divorced and dealing with the added challenges that give rise to managing camps etc. Learn some fun things to do in Edmonton, Alberta and other locations.

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8 Warning Signs of Divorce

There are warning signs of divorce in every case. What are the most common? Here are 8 signs that you should be aware of.

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Useful Divorce Related Links – Alberta

Here are a few helpful divorce related links that can provide insight and information for all stages of a separation if you live in Alberta.

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What are Grounds for Divorce in Canada?

In Canada, there are three grounds for divorce: separation, adultery, and cruelty. In order to receive a court application for divorce, it is required that you identify the ground on which you are seeking divorce.

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Managing Expectations Over the Holidays

Avoid disappointments over the holiday by revisiting your co-parent contract. Co-parents have an unwritten, unspoken expectation of each other, but as time passes, it may make sense to clarity expectations again. Here are some helpful tips on things you can do to clarify and update agreements.

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Can You Develop Divorce PTSD?

Often, when we think about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we envision battlegrounds, car accidents, or sexual assault. Although these are very traumatic experiences, very little is known about how divorce impacts couples and how it can lead to PTSD. Learn about PTSD and how it relates to divorce.

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Big Changes to Canada’s Divorce Act

Looking for more information about the changes to Canada’s Divorce Act? Here is everything that you will need to know.

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January is Divorce Month for a Reason

January has come to be known as divorce month. There are a few reasons why that is the case and why it isn’t necessarily the end of the world.

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Living Together After Making the Decision to Separate

Fairway divorce mediators are specialists who understand family dynamics. Most of all, they can help in the transition period after the decision to separate is made and make life a little easier for you.

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