“Just take the high road,” is advice that comes up often in conversations around separation and co-parenting. And it makes sense because it encourages mature, reasoned behaviour and the avoidance of unnecessary conflict for the sake of the children. But for some, especially those experiencing post-separation abuse, this advice can be deeply complicated. In situations where both parents are committed to respectful co-parenting, flexibility and emotional restraint make sense. But when abuse is...

Financial abuse doesn’t end when the relationship ends. In many cases, it intensifies. In family law files, it often shows up through...

In family reunification therapy, court orders are a significant part of the process. When a court orders reunification, it generally...