Nothing is more important to a separating couple than the consideration of how to lessen the impact of the breakdown of the parental relationship on the children.

The needs of the children need to be addressed in terms of each of the parents capacity to consider the best interests of the children before their own.

The terms "custody", "guardianship", and "access" are often not well understood. These concepts are explained in detail when children are involved in a separation or divorce.

The goal is to implement an arrangement that works best for the child or children. Increasingly, that arrangement is being referred to as a "parenting plan".

My clients will also be made aware of resources in the community that exist to help parents and children adjust to a new family reality of parents living separately.